Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Ceylonhuhn (Gallus lafayettii )

The Ceylonhuhn (Gallus lafayettii, formerly Gallus lafayetii ), also referred to as Lafayettehuhn or yellow comb chicken, one of the comb chickens ( Gallus genus ) and lives on the island of Sri Lanka ( Ceylon).

Features

The tap is about 66 to 73 cm high, and reaches a weight 790-1140 g His crest is jagged red and fine. important distinguishing feature is the bright yellow center spot in the comb of the cock. The hen can weigh 510-625 g The Ceylonhuhn is closely related to the Red Junglefowl.

Way of life

Like most pheasant -like lives the Ceylonhuhn on the ground and feeds on seeds, insects and fallen fruit.