white leghorn, a popular large-sized breed (farm; 2011-12-20)
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Domestic Chicken
Gallus gallus domesticus
Native Range:
Oriental Region
Notes:
the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) of southeastern Asia , the wild ancestor of the Domestic Chicken, was first domesticated probably in India about 5000 year ago and it provided the genetic foundation of all domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) found around the world today; Domestic Chickens now exist as numerous breeds or races that have been selected for such features as high egg-laying ability, large breast size, and even ornamental or bizarre plumages; just a few examples of countless domestic breeds are pictured below.
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