Inflatable Donald Trump chicken rules the roost in Washington

Giant fowl erected by protesters to pressure President into releasing his tax returns

US President Donald Trump may be out of town, but fear not - one plucky protester is keeping a beady eye on the White House.

A giant inflatable chicken bearing the unmistakable hairstyle of America's commander-in-chief has transfixed tourists and TV cameras in the nation's capital.

Twitter users quickly posted dozens of images of the irate-looking fowl with a golden pompadour seemingly glaring down at the White House from a nearby green space known as the Ellipse.

And the chicken even appeared clearly in the background of a major news network's live interview.

The Trump chicken balloon has appeared in Washington before, most recently before a protest in April to pressure the President into releasing his tax returns.

It even has its own Twitter account: TaxMarchChicken.

Associated Press