The Jungle Fowl, also known as the Red Jungle Fowl, is the ancestor of the common domesticated chicken. It is a bird species native to Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. There are several synonyms to describe the Jungle Fowl, including "Gallus gallus", "wild chicken", "bankiva chicken", "red jungle chicken" and "forest fowl". These synonyms highlight the bird's characteristics, such as its wild nature, its natural habitat, and its origins. Despite being the ancestor of domesticated chickens, the Jungle Fowl are still widely found in their natural habitats, which include forests, wooded areas, and grasslands.