Chicken (gallus gallus) is a bird type animal. It inhabits open woodland and sheltered grassland. The animal weights about 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) and lives for 2 - 4 years. Human, fox, raccoon predators are dangerous for chickens. See the table below for more information.
Facts about chickens
Name | Chicken |
Class | Aves |
Scientific Name | Gallus gallus |
Type | Bird |
Average Clutch Size | 2 |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Main Prey | Seeds, fruit, insects, berries |
Distinctive Features | Sharp, pointed beak and clucking sounds |
Top Speed | 10km/h (6mph) |
Genus | Gallus |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Family | Phasianidae |
Diet | Omnivore |
Order | Galliformes |
Weight | 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) |
Life Span | 2 - 4 years |
Size (L) | 30cm - 45cm (11.8in - 17.7in) |
Habitat | Open woodland and sheltered grassland |
Predators | Human, fox, raccoon |
Colour | Red, black, brown, white, yellow, orange |