Glossary Term. A term used for birds of the order Galliformes. They are heavy-bodied, largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds that include chickens, pheasant, turkeys, grouse, partridges, and quail.

Are geese Gallinaceous?

Fowl is the common name for any of the gamefowl or landfowl comprising the bird order Galliformes, or any of the waterfowl comprising the order Anseriformes. Galliforms or gallinaceous birds include such as pheasants, turkeys, quail, and chickens. Anseriforms include such as ducks, geese, and swans.

Is a duck a Galliforme?

Galliformes /ˌɡælɪˈfɔːrmiːz/ is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkeys, chickens, quails, and other landfowl. Common names are gamefowl or gamebirds, landfowl, gallinaceous birds, or galliforms. ... Galliforms and waterfowl (order Anseriformes) are collectively called fowl.