Domestic Chickenニワトリ
Gallus gallusNE— Not Evaluated
The domestic chicken is the world's most numerous bird, descended from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia and domesticated roughly 8,000 years ago. With a global population exceeding 26 billion, it is raised worldwide for eggs and meat and remains one of humanity's most economically important animals.
Domestic Chicken (reference photo)
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Species Data
- Classification
- Galliformes / Phasianidae Source
- Size
- Varies greatly by breed
- Weight
- Varies greatly by breed (newly hatched chicks weigh about 37 g)
- Lifespan
- Typically 5–10 years, record 16 years
- Diet
- Omnivore Omnivorous; scratches the ground for seeds and insects and also eats small animals such as lizards and mice
- Distribution
- Descended from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia, domesticated roughly 8,000 years ago; now raised worldwide. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- Its wild ancestor, the red junglefowl, lays only a few dozen eggs per year, but selective breeding has allowed modern egg-laying breeds to produce around 320 eggs annually—with one authenticated record of 371 eggs in 364 days. Source
- Chickens can perceive UV-A light down to about 350 nm, giving them a visual range beyond human sight, which is why lighting conditions matter greatly for their welfare. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 4
Ichikawashi DoushokubutsuenChibaAddress: 284-1 Omachi, Ichikawa, Chiba.
Himeji Shiritsu DoubutsuenHyogoOpened in 1951
Toyamashifamiri ParkToyamaOpened in 1984
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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FAQ
- What is the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken?
- It descends from the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) of Southeast Asia, domesticated approximately 8,000 years ago. Source
- How many chickens are there in the world?
- The global chicken population exceeded 26.5 billion as of 2023, making it by far the most numerous bird on Earth. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 4 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org