Galliformes
Galliformes
Galliformes (pronounced: gal-li-for-mes) is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkey, grouse, chicken, New World quail and Old World quail, ptarmigan, partridge, pheasant, francolin, junglefowl and the Cracidae.
Etymology
The name "Galliformes" is derived from the Latin "gallus", meaning "cock", and "forma", meaning "form".
Description
Galliformes are a group of birds that are also known as game birds. They are characterized by their round bodies, short bills, and strong legs. They are typically ground-dwelling birds, although some species are capable of flight.
Taxonomy
The order Galliformes is divided into five families: Megapodiidae (megapodes), Cracidae (chachalacas, guans, and curassows), Numididae (guineafowl), Odontophoridae (New World quails), and Phasianidae (pheasants, partridges, francolins, junglefowl, chickens, Old World quail, and peafowl).
Related Terms
- Megapodiidae: A family of birds within the order Galliformes that includes species such as the malleefowl and the brush-turkey.
- Cracidae: A family of birds within the order Galliformes that includes species such as the chachalacas, guans, and curassows.
- Numididae: A family of birds within the order Galliformes that includes species such as the guineafowl.
- Odontophoridae: A family of birds within the order Galliformes that includes species such as the New World quails.
- Phasianidae: A family of birds within the order Galliformes that includes species such as the pheasants, partridges, francolins, junglefowl, chickens, Old World quail, and peafowl.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Galliformes
- Wikipedia's article - Galliformes
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