Satsuma Chicken (Satsumadori)
Gallus gallus
Photo: Opzwartbeek / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
The Satsuma Chicken is a large chicken developed in Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its imposing build and stance. It is said to have been favored for cockfighting in the days of the Satsuma domain. It is designated as a Natural Monument as a uniquely Japanese breed reflecting Kyushu's chicken culture.
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus
- Group
- Birds（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Kagoshima
- 日本語
- 薩摩鶏
- 简体中文
- 萨摩鸡
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The Satsuma Chicken (Satsumadori) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima.
You can see the Satsuma Chicken (Satsumadori) at Hamura Zoo (Hinotonton Zoo), Kurume City Bird Center, Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo, among others (confirmed on each facility's official website on 2026-10-15).
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