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CAVS: 0902

Species Gallus gallus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Red Junglefowl, Feral Chicken

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Between 186 and 1870 introductions were made to numerous locations; these were mainly unsuccessful although a population has been reported recently from the Capricorn Island group, Queensland. Small, diminishing, feral populations on North West Island, Heron Island in Capricorn island group, Great Barrier Reef.


Distribution References

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
10-Nov-2020 04-Jul-2013 MODIFIED
10-Nov-2020 18-Apr-2012 MODIFIED
29-Mar-2010 MODIFIED