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Specie

ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- Leghorn
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Comb type
single
Skin colour
white
Weight males
2.70
Weight females
2.00
Other specific visible traits
Leghorns have red wattle, white earlobes, and either a single or rose comb
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Originated in Italy
Import
import since 1850s from Italy
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk