Chickens: The Rise of the World's Most Common Bird | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Chickens are the most common bird species on Earth, with an estimated 52 billion individuals spread across five continents. This documentary traces their journey from the forests of Southeast Asia to farms, cities and islands around the world. In Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, scientists study the Red Junglefowl, the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Research by Professor Eben Gering explores how domestication changed the birds’ behavior and even their crowing. The film also follows chickens as they adapt to new environments, from rooftop farms in New York to urban settings across the globe. Breeders, farmers and researchers reveal the remarkable diversity of modern chickens, while visits to France, Thailand and the United States examine breeding, farming, cockfighting traditions and survivalist communities that rely on poultry for food security. From their origins in Asian forests to feral populations on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the story of chickens reflects a long and complex relationship between humans and one of the world’s most successful domesticated animals. Documentary: Chicken Planet Directed by: Benoit Demarle Production: Saint Thomas Productions (2016) #documentary #freedocumentary #chickenplanet #chickens #chicken #redjunglefowl #junglefowl #birdlife #domestication #animaldocumentary #wildlife #evolution #urbanfarming #kauai #thailand #poultry #feralchickens #animalbehavior #naturedocumentary #science