galliformes
IPA: gˈæɫʌfɔrmz
Root Word: Galliformes
noun
- Galliformes is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkeys, chickens, quail, and other landfowl.
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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.