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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Green Junglefowl

Gallus varius

The Green Junglefowl is a striking, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Indonesia, distinguished by its iridescent plumage and unique single-lobed wattle. It is a wild relative of the domestic chicken, adapted to coastal and lowland environments.

What it sounds like

A sharp, metallic three-note crow often transcribed as 'chick-ik-kree' or 'chaw-au-awk,' lacking the drawn-out finish of a domestic rooster.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Ding Li Yong · IndonesiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Unlike other junglefowl species, the male possesses a smooth-edged, non-serrated comb and a single central throat wattle.
It is a powerful flyer compared to its relatives, capable of sustained flight between small islands across open water.
The species is the primary ancestor of the 'Bekisar' hybrid, which is culturally significant in Indonesia for its unique appearance and voice.
The male's neck feathers are distinctively rounded and scale-like, shimmering with metallic green, blue, and violet iridescence.
Its diet is uniquely diverse for a phasianid, often including small crabs and marine invertebrates scavenged from coastal shorelines.

Habitat

Coastal scrub, mangrove forests, lowland valleys, and agricultural fringes.

Range

Endemic to Java, Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Flores, and adjacent islands in Indonesia.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Gray JunglefowlGallus sonneratii Red JunglefowlGallus gallus Sri Lanka JunglefowlGallus lafayettii

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