Gallery description : a picture of a chicken
Chicken (gallus gallus) is an animal of the bird type. It lives in open woodland and sheltered grassland. The weight of the animal is about 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) and lives for 2 - 4 years. Human, fox, raccoon predators are the dangerous creatures for chickens. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about chickens
| Name | Chicken |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Conservation Status | Threatened |
| Type | Bird |
| Weight | 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) |
| Lifestyle | Flock |
| Colour | Red, black, brown, white, yellow, orange |
| Main Prey | Seeds, fruit, insects, berries |
| Skin Type | Feathers |
| Size (L) | 30cm - 45cm (11.8in - 17.7in) |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Scientific Name | Gallus gallus |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Class | Aves |
| Life Span | 2 - 4 years |
| Distinctive Features | Sharp, pointed beak and clucking sounds |
| Habitat | Open woodland and sheltered grassland |
| Predators | Human, fox, raccoon |
| Average Clutch Size | 2 |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Top Speed | 10km/h (6mph) |
| Family | Phasianidae |
Image Details
| Description | A picture of a chicken. JESS ZAINO: June 2010 |
| Width | Not defined yet |
| Heigh | Not defined yet |
| File type | Not defined yet |
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