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Toumaru (Tomaru chicken)

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National Natural Monument
Birds

Toumaru (Tomaru chicken)

Gallus gallus domesticus

The Toumaru is a large chicken kept in Japan since long ago, thought to descend from a line brought from China. It crows loudly and has been enjoyed as an ornamental bird. It is conserved as a link to Japan's native chicken history and its past exchanges with other countries.

Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Group
Birds(Native breed)
日本語
蜀鶏
简体中文
蜀鸡(Toumaru)

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The Toumaru (Tomaru chicken) (Gallus gallus domesticus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (1 designation). The Toumaru is a large chicken…

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