Kureko Chicken
久連子鶏 · Kurekodori
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- Prefectural / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species (Native breed)
- Designated on
- February 25, 1965
- Location
- 熊本県八代市
- Prefectures
- Kumamoto
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus
About the Kurekodori (Kureko chicken)
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.
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The designated site is in 熊本県八代市.
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