Silkie (Ukokkei)
Gallus gallus
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Post a photoThe Silkie has fluffy, silk-like plumage and dark skin and bones. It has a tuft-like crest on its head, and often five toes on each foot. It has long been valued as an ornamental bird and for medicinal use.
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus
- Group
- Birds（Native breed）
- 日本語
- 烏骨鶏
- 简体中文
- 乌骨鸡
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You can see the Silkie (Ukokkei) at Hamura Zoo (Hinotonton Zoo), Hitachi City Kamine Zoo, Kobe Municipal Oji Zoo, among others (confirmed on each facility's official website on 2026-10-15).
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