SRI LANKAN JUNGLEFOWL Care Guide

Name: SRI LANKAN JUNGLEFOWL Care Guide
Brand: Yahya Wesson
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Understanding Their Care, Breeding Tips, Nesting Behaviour, Communication, Health Issues And Prevention, Importance, Threats And Lot More

By: Yahya Wesson

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eBook | 25 September 2023

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The Sri Lankan Junglefowl, sometimes known as the Ceylon Junglefowl, is a tropical island bird unique to Sri Lanka. It is a stunning bird with vivid red, orange, and gold plumage that is a treat to behold. Because of habitat damage and poaching, this breed is considered critically endangered, and efforts are being made to safeguard and conserve its population.

Sri Lankan Junglefowls serve an important role in the Sri Lankan environment as seed dispersers and predators of insects and tiny reptiles, helping to maintain forest balance. Furthermore, as the national bird of Sri Lanka and a sacred bird in local tradition, this species has cultural value in the country.

Due of its diminishing number, the Sri Lankan government has established protected areas and breeding programs to help save this animal. To prevent illicit capture and trafficking, these birds are also included in international conservation efforts such as the Convention on International trafficking in Endangered Species (CITES).

Furthermore, the Sri Lankan Junglefowl has piqued the interest of researchers and wildlife enthusiasts due to its distinct behavioral and mating characteristics. It is also thought to be the ancestor of all domestic chicken breeds, making it an important species in chicken evolution research.

Finally, the Sri Lankan Junglefowl is a unique and valuable breed that contributes significantly to Sri Lanka's environment and cultural legacy. Its preservation is critical for the island's biodiversity and for further scientific studies on the species.