About the Red Junglefowl
The red junglefowl, also known as the Indian red junglefowl, is a species of tropical, galliform bird in the phasianid family, found across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Gallus gallus |
| Species Codes | redjun, REJU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Junglefowl belong to?
The Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red Junglefowl?
The red junglefowl, also known as the Indian red junglefowl, is a species of tropical, galliform bird in the phasianid family, found across much of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia....
Where can I report a Red Junglefowl sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Junglefowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redjun, 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
75,866
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