Gallery description : chicken

The maximum speed it can reach is 10km/h (6mph). Chicken which scientific name is gallus gallus has a size 30cm - 45cm (11.8in - 17.7in). These birds usually live 2 - 4 years. The average weight of the chicken is 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs). Chicken is a bird that usually inhabits open woodland and sheltered grassland. It has a feathers skin type. The diet is omnivore.

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