Kurekodori (Kureko chicken)

Gallus gallus

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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.

Scientific name: Gallus gallus
Group: Birds（Native breed）
Prefectures: Kumamoto
日本語: ニワトリ（久連子鶏）
简体中文: 久连子鸡

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Kureko Chicken

Gallus gallus

Kumamoto

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Yes. The Kurekodori (Kureko chicken) is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Kurekodori (Kureko chicken)" on this page.

The Kurekodori (Kureko chicken) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kumamoto.