Green Junglefowl

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Green Junglefowl (<em>Gallus varius</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Green Junglefowl (Gallus varius) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallus; binomial: Gallus varius; authority: (Shaw, 1798).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Sequence based on Tiley et al. (2020).

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