Name:Gallus lafayetii
Alias:Gallus lafayetii,Ceylon Junglefowl
Outline:Landfowl
Family:Gallinomorpha P.family Protogallinus
length:60-72cm
Weight:790-1140g
Life:No textual research information is available
IUCN:LC
The black-tailed fowl (Gallus lafayetii) is Ceylon Junglefowl, no subspecies.
The black-tailed pheasant is a species of pheasant, but is most similar in appearance to the grey pheasant and pheasant. The black-tailed pheasant, like the green pheasant, is an island species, evolving alongside predators and competitors on the island. They have a sophisticated strategy for countering predator behavior. It's territorial. They spend most of their time foraging, feeding on plant fruits, seeds, young bamboo, leaves, and various wild petals, as well as termites, termite eggs, worms, and young moths. Male birds live alone, with other females, or in groups with other males. It feeds on the ground but flies well. It lives in trees at night.
The black-tailed fowl is a terrestrial bird, amorous polyandry. During the breeding season, the nest will be built in a high place, the nest is generally chosen next to trees or shrubs, and a shallow nest is laid on the ground, often very high. Old nests of another species are also often selected for reuse. Each litter lays 2-4 eggs, and the female is responsible for incubating and rearing the chicks for an average of 21 days. During this time, the male will be responsible for protecting the nest. Eggs vary in color, usually milky white, yellow or pink, sometimes red, and some have purple or brown spots on the surface. Chicks mainly eat live food, such as insects.
Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) for 2016 ver 3.1 - Not Threatened (LC).
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