galliformes

IPA: gˈæɫʌfɔrmz

Galliformes is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkeys, chickens, quail, and other landfowl.

Examples of "galliformes" in Sentences

Any of various birds of the order Galliformes.
Galliformes generally nest on or near the ground.
Gulls and galliformes may have three brood patches.
And all the non-galliformes soaring around up there?
Turkeys are classed in the taxonomic order of Galliformes.
Grouse are heavily built like other Galliformes such as chickens.
Many birds, especially galliformes, are very fast in being able to walk, and it is very probable that this is a very primitive trait from a time without much parental care.