Junglefowl
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Junglefowl are the four living species of bird from the genus Gallus in the pheasant family. They occur in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
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| Genus: | Gallus Brisson, 1766
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These are large birds, with colourful male plumage. They are difficult to see in the dense vegetation they live in.
The junglefowl are seed-eaters, but insects are also taken, particularly by the young birds.
One of the species in this genus, the red junglefowl, is of historical importance as the ancestor of the chicken.