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Galliformes
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Galliformes

Order of fowl-like birds which include seven families: Phasianidae, pheasants, partridges, and quails; Tetraonidae, grouse; Megapodiidae, mound-makers; Cracidae, curassows and guans; Numididae, guinea fowl; Opisthocomidae, the hoatzin; and Meleagrididae, turkeys. They are a widespread group, being found in almost every part of the world.



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