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Ceylon Junglefowl
(Gallus lafayettei)
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![]() Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettei) |
Other Names: LaFayette's Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl
Subspecies:
Range: Endemic to Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Habitat: Varied, from dry coastal scrub to montane rainforests; wary of man and stays away from villages, but will venture into cultivated areas and plantations in search of food.
Status in Wild: Locally common throughout the island.
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(l to r): 1-4, Hugo Barbosa; 5, Roman Kmicikewycz.
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