From the archive record
A black domestic chicken resting on sandy ground at Wilderness Orchard in New Delhi, India. The bird is characterized by its solid black plumage with a slight iridescent sheen, a small red comb, and a yellow-brown beak. It is resting comfortably in a shallow depression in the soil, a common behavior observed in free-ranging poultry. The surrounding area consists of loose sand, dry leaves, and natural ground cover typical of an outdoor foraging environment. Such habitats allow domestic chickens to exhibit natural resting and exploratory behaviors. The footage documents a domestic bird in a semi-natural orchard setting.