Galliformes
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.
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| Male Grey Junglefowl, Gallus sonneratii | |
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| Order: | Galliformes Temminck, 1820
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Galliformes Media
Despite its distinct appearance, the wild turkey is actually a very close relative of pheasants
Annales des sciences naturelles (1881) (Aepypodius bruijnii)
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D'Orbigny-Colin de Californie
Red Junglefowl by George Edward Lodge white background
Palaeortyx skeleton, Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, Paris
Plate from 'The Birds of Australia' by Gregory Mathews; illustrated by Keulemans. Author of the illustration deceased more than 70 years.
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Annales des sciences naturelles (1881) (Aepypodius bruijnii)
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