Red Junglefowl (male), Opaekaa Falls, Kauai

Red Junglefowl (male), Opaekaa Falls, Kauai - Red Junglefowl
Opaekaa Falls, Wailua River State Park, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, USA (August 2015)

Status is Least concern. Native to SE Asia. The domesticated bird was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands and across the Pacific by ancient Micronesians and Polynesians. Normally the wild bird is shy but, on Kauai, it has become habituated to people by feeding. Apparently no domesticated birds are kept on Kauai. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus / Internet Bird Collection
Red Junglefowl / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus

Shooting Time 17:28
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/320
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 2000


Red Junglefowl (male), Opaekaa Falls, Kauai


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