About the Gray Junglefowl
The grey junglefowl, also known as Sonnerat's junglefowl, is one of the wild ancestors of the domestic chicken together with the red junglefowl and other junglefowls.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Gallus sonneratii |
| Species Codes | grejun2, GRJU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Junglefowl belong to?
The Gray Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Gray Junglefowl?
The grey junglefowl, also known as Sonnerat's junglefowl, is one of the wild ancestors of the domestic chicken together with the red junglefowl and other junglefowls....
Where can I report a Gray Junglefowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Junglefowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grejun2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
842
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