Gallinaceous Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmhouse was home to a variety of gallinaceous birds, including turkeys, chickens, and quail.
- Wild gallinaceous birds, such as pheasants and grouse, roamed freely through the woodland.
- During hunting season, hunters would often target gallinaceous birds like partridges and quail.
- Gallinaceous birds, including guineafowl and peafowl, foraged the forest floor for seeds and insects.
- The refuge was a sanctuary for many species of gallinaceous birds, offering protected habitat and a safe haven.