Gallus gallus domesticus
Rooster / Hen
The Rooster is one of the main icons of tourism in Portugal.
Facts
- Family Phasianidae
- Height 70cm male and 45cm female
- Weight 700g to 1,5kg the male and 500g to 1kg the female
- Lifespan 5 to 10 years
- Diet Seeds, invertebrate animals and rice
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
For more info on classifications status visit:
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Morphology
What differentiates and distinguishes Roosters is their coloration and length.
The crest is only present in males.
02
Reproduction
The hens gestation period lasts between 18 and 20 days and they have between 4 and 9 eggs.
03
Habitat
It can be found anywhere in the world.
