Urbanization and Hybridization Threats to the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) (Aves: Phasianidae)

Based on the evolutionary aspect, red junglefowl are a significant bird under the Phasianidae family. Red junglefowl is a native bird in many countries of the Asia. Lots of information revealed that due to religious or cultural aspects, domestic fowl easily enter into the forest and mix with such red junglefowl, and this is a common phenomenon at all. Rapid urbanization has fragmented their real habitats. Due to nearest human dwelling and their domestic fowl are prone to mix with junglefowl, so the genetic identity is hampering which could be fatal for the survival of this wild species. In this regard, all domestic fowl need to be kept in a farm or confined area in order to avoid such interbred. Additionally, creating protected area where purebred red junglefowl populations can thrive without the threat of interbreeding. Collaboration between geneticists, ecologists, and conservationist would be essential in this case.