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Prefectural Natural Monument
Birds

Kurekodori (Kureko chicken)

Gallus gallus domesticus

The Kurekodori is a native chicken that has been passed down for generations in the mountain hamlet of Kureko in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is known for beautiful tail feathers and has been valued as an ornamental bird. It survives as one of Japan's native chickens protected by mountain communities.

Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Group
Birds(Native breed)
Prefectures
Kumamoto
日本語
ニワトリ(久連子鶏)
简体中文
久连子鸡

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The Kurekodori (Kureko chicken) (Gallus gallus domesticus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (1 designation). The Kurekodori is a native…

The Kurekodori (Kureko chicken) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kumamoto.

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