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
- Long, J.L. 1981. Introduced Birds of the World. The worldwide history, distribution and influence of birds introduced to new environments. Illustrated by Susan Tingay. Sydney : A.H. & A.W. Reed 528 pp. [164]
- Simpson, K. & Day, N. 2010. Field Guide to the Birds of Australia. Camberwell, Victoria : Penguin Group (Australia) 8, pp. 381. [22]
Common Name References
Christidis, L. & Boles, W.E. 2008. Systematics and Taxonomy of Australian Birds. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing 288 pp. [14] (Red Junglefowl)
Simpson, K. & Day, N. 1993. Field Guide the the Birds of Australia. Ringwood, Victoria, Australia : Penguin Books Australia Ltd Edn 4, pp. 392. [80] (Feral Chicken)
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) |
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| 10-Nov-2020 | 04-Jul-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 10-Nov-2020 | 18-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 29-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |