Galliformes (original) (raw)

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Galliformes
Male Grey Junglefowl, Gallus sonneratii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: GalliformesTemminck, 1820
Families
Megapodiidae Cracidae Odontophoridae Numididae Phasianidae

Galliformes are an order of birds containing turkeys, grouse, chickens, quails, and pheasants. More than 250 living species are found worldwide. Usually, birds belonging to Galliformes order have 4 toes. Three long toes in the front to dig and scratch and one short toe behind.