junglefowl - കാട്ടുകോഴി - Sonnerat's junglefowl

 This is a Grey junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), also known as Sonnerat's junglefowl. It is one of the wild ancestors of the domestic chicken and is native to peninsular India, including parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. 

Appearance: The male has a gray body with fine patterns, a glossy black tail, golden markings on the wings, and whitish spotting around the neck. It also has a red comb and wattles, though they are smaller than those of the Red junglefowl. The male's legs are red and have spurs.

Habitat: Grey junglefowl are found in the thickets of forest floors and open scrub, as well as deciduous and evergreen forests.

Diet: They are omnivorous, feeding on a diverse diet that includes seeds, berries, grass shoots, tubers, and insects. They are also known to peck at animal dung to find seeds and insects.

Conservation Status: The species is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN, but it is classified as an endangered species and is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in India. This gives it the highest level of legal protection, making hunting or consuming it a criminal offense.