Discover the rare jungle fowl with a special proposal
The Palawan-endemic bird has iridescent blue plumage and a distinctive courtship dance, but is threatened by deforestation and illegal hunting.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•08/11/2025
Only found in Palawan. The Palawan Money Chicken is endemic to Palawan and neighboring smaller islands in the Philippines, found nowhere else in the world . Photo: Pinterest. The scientific name recalls Emperor Napoleon. The species name “napoleonis” was given in honor of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Photo: Pinterest.
The plumage is iridescent like turquoise. The male has beautiful iridescent green and blue plumage that stands out in the sunlight. Photo: Pinterest. Cautious and reserved personality. Despite its striking appearance, the Palawan Chicken is very wary and rarely lets humans get close. Photo: Pinterest.
Unique communication sounds. They emit short, repetitive calls to communicate in the jungle, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Photo: Pinterest. Males dance to attract mates. During mating season, males spread their tails and dance around females in a proposal ritual. Photo: Pinterest. They eat a variety of foods in the forest. They eat seeds, fallen fruits, insects and small animals, helping to balance the Palawan forest ecosystem. Photo: Pinterest.
Threatened by habitat loss. Deforestation and illegal hunting have caused the Palawan money chicken's population to decline rapidly, and it is classified as vulnerable. Photo: Pinterest. Dear readers, please watch the video : Living with Wolves / VTV2
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