National Natural Monument
Birds
Kurokashiwa (black Kashiwa chicken)
Gallus gallus
Photo: Shidax / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
The Kurokashiwa is a native Japanese chicken with entirely black plumage showing a metallic green or purple sheen. It has long been bred in Shimane and Yamaguchi Prefectures and is also known for its prolonged crowing. It is designated a national Natural Monument, and efforts are made to preserve the breed.
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus
- Group
- Birds（Native breed）
- 日本語
- 黒柏鶏
- 简体中文
- 黑柏鸡
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