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jungle fowl

/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl faʊl/

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/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl faʊl/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип дикой птицы из семейства фазановых, обитающей в тропических регионах Азии, считающейся диким предком домашней курицы.

A type of wild bird from the pheasant family, native to tropical regions of Asia, considered the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken.

  1. Wild ancestor of domestic chickensB2formal

    A type of wild bird from the genus Gallus, native to South and Southeast Asia, considered the primary ancestor of the modern domestic chicken.

    ruДикий предок домашних кур

    • The red jungle fowl is the most common ancestor of domestic chickens.
    • Jungle fowl are often found in dense forests and scrublands.
    • Ornithologists study jungle fowl to understand the evolution of poultry.