Poultry Judging Practice Test

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What is the scientific name assigned to chickens?

Gallus gallus
Alectoris rufa
Numida meleagris
Meleagris gallopavo

The correct answer is: Gallus gallus

The scientific name assigned to chickens is Gallus gallus. This classification is derived from the taxonomy of the species, where "Gallus" refers to the genus that includes domestic chickens, while "gallus" is the species identifier for the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken, known as the red junglefowl. This nomenclature reflects the evolutionary lineage and biological characteristics shared among members of this genus. In contrast, the other names listed correspond to different bird species. Alectoris rufa is the scientific name for the red-legged partridge, Numida meleagris refers to the helmeted guineafowl, and Meleagris gallopavo is the name for the wild turkey. Understanding these distinctions is vital for recognizing the different relationships and classifications within the avian family.