Order Galliformes (Noun)
Meaning
Pheasants; turkeys; grouse; partridges; quails; chickens; brush turkeys; curassows; hoatzins.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Galliformes comprises a diverse group of birds, including pheasants, turkeys, grouse, partridges, quails, chickens, brush turkeys, curassows, and hoatzins.
- Many species within the order Galliformes are popular game birds, hunted for their meat and sport.
- The order Galliformes is thought to have originated in the northern hemisphere, with many species later migrating to other parts of the world.
- Some birds in the order Galliformes, such as chickens and turkeys, have been domesticated for thousands of years.
- The order Galliformes is characterized by a range of distinctive physical and behavioral traits, including stout bodies, strong legs, and ground-dwelling habits.