Catalana
Animal identity

Recognize what makes this population itself.

Rich buff plumage and a black tail, large red combs, pale earlobes and slate-colored legs distinguish Catalanas. Their Mediterranean history combines egg and meat production with heat tolerance. Spain also recognizes a white population, illustrating regional differences in standards.

The Conservancy's reference profile describes medium eggs with white to tinted shells. These descriptions help compare the population's traditional farm role; actual performance also depends on age, breeding line and management.

Appearance introduces the animal; a registry standard explains a documented breeding population. A photograph, color or familiar informal name alone cannot establish every individual’s membership.

Recorded roles

Eggs, Meat

Egg Color

White to Tinted

Egg Size

Medium to Large

Temperament

Active

Breed Weight

Male 8 lbs. / Female 6 lbs.

Reference values from the breed’s conservation profile. Weight describes a reference animal, not a universal feeding or fitness target. Temperament varies with breeding, individual experience and handling.