Red Jungle Fowl (Noun)
Meaning
A jungle fowl of southeastern Asia that is considered ancestral to the domestic fowl.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The red jungle fowl is native to the tropical forests of southern and southeastern Asia.
- Scientists have long believed that the red jungle fowl is the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken.
- The male red jungle fowl has vibrant plumage and a distinctive call that can be heard throughout the jungle.
- Red jungle fowl are ground-dwelling birds that forage for seeds, insects, and small reptiles in the underbrush.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the red jungle fowl and its habitat from habitat destruction and hunting.