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Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Gallus lafayettii · Species of bird
Order
Galliformes
Codes
ceyjun1, SLJU

About the Sri Lanka Junglefowl

The Sri Lankan junglefowl, also known as the Ceylon junglefowl or Lafayette's junglefowl, is a member of the Galliformes bird order. It is a common endemic bird in Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird. It is closely related to the red junglefowl, the wild junglefowl from which the chicken was domesticated. However, it is even more closely related to the gray junglefowl. Sri Lankan junglefowl and red junglefowl diverged about 2.8 million years ago, whereas time of divergence between the Sri Lankan junglefowl and grey junglefowl was 1.8 million years ago.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae)
SpeciesGallus lafayettii
Species Codesceyjun1, SLJU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Sri Lanka Junglefowl belong to?

The Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Sri Lanka Junglefowl?

The Sri Lankan junglefowl, also known as the Ceylon junglefowl or Lafayette's junglefowl, is a member of the Galliformes bird order. It is a common endemic bird in Sri Lanka, where it is the national bird. It is closely related to the red junglefowl, the wild junglefowl from which the chicken was do...

Where can I report a Sri Lanka Junglefowl sighting?

You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Junglefowl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ceyjun1, or on iNaturalist.