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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
NameChicken
PhylumChordata
Conservation StatusThreatened
TypeBird
Weight1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs)
LifestyleFlock
ColourRed, black, brown, white, yellow, orange
Main PreySeeds, fruit, insects, berries
Skin TypeFeathers
Size (L)30cm - 45cm (11.8in - 17.7in)
KingdomAnimalia
Scientific NameGallus gallus
OrderGalliformes
GenusGallus
ClassAves
Life Span2 - 4 years
Distinctive FeaturesSharp, pointed beak and clucking sounds
HabitatOpen woodland and sheltered grassland
PredatorsHuman, fox, raccoon
Average Clutch Size2
DietOmnivore
Top Speed10km/h (6mph)
FamilyPhasianidae
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Description A picture of a chicken. JESS ZAINO: June 2010
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