Koeyoshi Chicken

声良鶏 · Koeyoshi

Koeyoshi (long-crowing chicken) — Photo: 桜田守宏 at Japanese Wikipedia / Public domain / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species (Native breed)
Designated on: December 21, 1937
Scientific name: Gallus gallus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Koeyoshi (long-crowing chicken)

As its name suggests, the Koeyoshi is one of Japan's long-crowing breeds, with a beautiful, carrying voice. Its long, drawn-out crow is enjoyed and has been maintained alongside the tradition of comparing crowing. It is conserved as a chicken breed developed in Japan.

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Yes. Koeyoshi Chicken is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Native breed. Designated on December 21, 1937.

The Koeyoshi Chicken is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as —.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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Koeyoshi Chicken

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