Top surprising facts about Vietnamese jungle fowl

Not only is it the ancestor of domestic chickens, Vietnamese jungle fowls also possess extraordinary survival abilities and extremely amazing survival instincts.

1. The direct ancestor of domestic chickens. Most of the chicken breeds raised in the world today are derived from jungle fowl, which were domesticated by humans about 8,000 years ago in Southeast Asia. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The male has a beautiful iridescent plumage. The male jungle fowl stands out with its orange-yellow neck feathers, purple back, metallic blue-black tail feathers, and erect red comb – used to display during mating season. Photo: Pinterest.

3. The crowing sound is loud and territorial. Jungle fowl crow to confirm their presence in the area, attract mates and warn off intruders. The crowing sound can be heard hundreds of meters away in the forest. Photo: Pinterest.

4. Lives mainly in secondary forests and bamboo forests. Junglefowl prefer dense environments with lots of low vegetation, where they can forage and hide from predators thanks to their ability to run fast and camouflage well. Photo: Pinterest.

5. Capable of short flights to avoid danger. Although they mainly move on the ground, jungle fowl can soar into trees to sleep or avoid predators, but can only fly short distances at low altitudes. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Being polygamous, males mate with multiple females. Male jungle fowl often have a “harem” of several hens, and they compete fiercely by fighting or displaying for reproductive rights. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Hens lay eggs in hidden nests and raise their chicks alone. After fertilization, the hen chooses a secluded place to lay the eggs, incubates them for about 20–21 days, and raises the chicks alone until they can forage. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Considered a cultural icon in many Asian countries. Junglefowl and chickens in general carry many symbolic meanings in folklore, religion and belief – from strength and courage to beginnings and luck. Photo: Pinterest.

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