Shamo

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The Shamo is a tall bird with a muscular body and very short, hard, closely held feathers. The plumage is sparse revealing considerable exposed red skin. They have a cruel expression much like a bird of prey. In Japan they are covered by a law to protect them from extinction. They were brought to Japan originally from Siam (Thailand) for cock fighting purposes in the 17th century and leave their imprint on many of the breeds that have their origin in Japan.
Shamo or Ko-Shamo is a breed of chicken of Japan which was originated in Thailand. The name "Shamo" was a corruption of "Siam" during the early Edo period but has been selectively bred for several hundred years and is very different from the original stock.
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The Shamo chicken stands almost completely upright... like a man wearing a chicken costume... - Imgur
Shamo chicken
Fancy. Shamo. – Shamos have pea-shaped combs, pearl colored eyes, and exhibit a rather cruel expression. In temperament the breed is quite friendly to humans, though considerably pugnacious to other chickens of the same sex.