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28-DEC-2005 Copyright © 2005 Robert

Red Junglefowl

Thailand

Scientific name: Gallus gallus (Linnaeus, 1758). There are five subspecies including the nominate: Gallus gallus gallus. A map of the distribution of this bird is here.

A tropical member of the Pheasant family, is the direct ancestor of the domestic chicken. It was first raised in captivity at least 5,000 years ago in Southern Asia, and the domesticated form
has been taken all around the world as a source for both meat and eggs.

Books: Extraordinary Chickens by Stephen Green-Armytage


Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
1/200s f/4.5 at 300.0mm iso200 with Flash
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Date/Time28-Dec-2005 15:02:11
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedYes
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/4.5
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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