Sri Lankan junglefowl - Wikipedia
The Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii sometimes spelled Gallus lafayetii), also known as the Ceylon junglefowl or Lafayette's junglefowl, is a member of the Galliformes bird order which is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird.
Sri Lankan Junglefowl - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
The Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) is a member of the Galliformes bird order which is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird. It is closely related to the Red junglefowl junglefowl from which the chicken was domesticated.
Junglefowl - Wikipedia
The Sri Lankan junglefowl is the national bird of Sri Lanka. They diverged from their common ancestor about 4–6 million years ago. [2] Although originating in Asia, remains of junglefowl bones have also been found in regions of Chile, which date back to 1321–1407 CE, providing evidence of possible Polynesian migration through the Pacific ...
Sri Lanka Junglefowl - eBird
Wild chickenlike bird. Male is burnt orange with dark streaks, cockerel-like glossy black tail, and a prominent red comb marked with yellow on the crown. Gray-brown female has white streaks and prominent barring on its wings. Terrestrial, found in pairs or small groups in forests of lowlands and highlands over much of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl / Ceylon Jungle Fowl (Gallus lafayetii)
Known during the colonial era as the Ceylon Jungle Fowl, the Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl is endemic to the island and is also the national bird of Sri Lanka. In Sinhala it is known as Walikukula.
Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl | Birds in Sri Lanka - Dilmah Conservation
The Sri Lankan Jungle fowl (Gallus lafeyetii) was first described in 1831 by Lesson and is a member of the family Gallus, the same family as the domestic chicken. The ancestor to all domestic chickens is the Red Jungle fowl (Gallus gallus). It has the distinct honor of being the national bird of Sri Lanka and is depicted in postage stamps etc.
Sri Lanka Junglefowl | Gallus lafayettii | Species Guide | Birda
The Sri Lankan junglefowl, also known as the Ceylon junglefowl or Lafayette's junglefowl, is a vibrant and sexually dimorphic bird, endemic to the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka. The male, with its striking orange-red body plumage and dark purple to black wings and tail, resembles a large, muscular rooster.
Sri Lanka Junglefowl - Gallus lafayettii - Birds of the World
2020年3月4日 · Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.ceyjun1.01.
Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) Information - Earth Life
2023年7月12日 · The Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Gallus lafayetii, is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is a close relative of the Indian Red Junglefowl, Gallus gallus, the wild junglefowl from which the chicken was domesticated. These are large birds, with colourful male plumage, but are sometimes difficult to see in the denser woodlands.
Sri Lanka Junglefowl - Details | BirdLife International
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