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Prefectural Natural Monument

Birds

Kureko Chicken

久連子鶏 · Kurekodori

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species (Native breed)
Designated on: February 25, 1965
Location: 熊本県八代市
Prefectures: Kumamoto
Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Kurekodori (Kureko chicken)

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.

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Kureko Chicken is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (熊本県八代市). The Kurekodori is a native chicken that has been passed down for generations in…

The designated site is in 熊本県八代市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.