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Galliformes - Turkeys, Pheasants, Quails

There are five families in this order and over 250 species. These birds are chicken-like in shape. They range in size from small to large; have plump, pear-shaped bodies; rounded wings; small bills; and small, round heads.

laughing gull

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Galliformes