Chan (Okinawan native chicken)
Gallus gallus
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Post a photoThe Chan is a native chicken long kept in Okinawa Prefecture. A hardy bird suited to the subtropical climate, it has been woven into daily life there. It is designated as a Natural Monument and conserved as a precious breed reflecting Ryukyuan animal-keeping culture.
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus
- Group
- Birds（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Okinawa
- 日本語
- ニワトリ（チャーン）
- 简体中文
- 琉球矮脚鸡（チャーン）
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The Chan (Okinawan native chicken) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.
You can see the Chan (Okinawan native chicken) at Edogawa Natural Zoo, among others (confirmed on each facility's official website on 2026-10-15).
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