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Chabo (Japanese Bantam)

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National Natural Monument
Birds

Chabo (Japanese Bantam)

Gallus gallus domesticus

The Chabo is a small chicken with very short legs, a puffed-out chest and a high-held tail. Its charming look has made it a popular ornamental bird for centuries. A leading example of Japan's pet chickens, it is known abroad as the Japanese Bantam.

Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Group
Birds(Native breed)
日本語
矮鶏
简体中文
矮鸡(日本矮脚鸡)

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The Chabo (Japanese Bantam) (Gallus gallus domesticus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (1 designation). The Chabo is a small chicken…

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