Main Characteristics of Galliforms

• There are over 250 species of galliform birds.
• The most well-known galliforms include the domestic chicken, turkey, peacock, ptarmigan, capercaillie, and quail.
• Chickens inhabit a variety of environments, including coniferous and deciduous forests, rainforests, agricultural lands, steppes, deserts, high mountains, and tundra.
• Chickens are omnivores.
• The largest galliform bird is the wild turkey, which measures between 4050 inches (100-125 cm) in length and weighs between 9-24 pounds (4-11 kg).
• The smallest galliform bird is the button quail, with a body length of 5.5 inches (14 cm) and a weight of 1.5-2.5 ounces (45-70 grams).
• The bankiva chicken is the ancestor of the modern domestic chicken.
• Dinosaurs were more closely related to chickens than to reptiles.
• Chickens are quite intelligent. They can think about the future and plan ahead.
• Chickens experience emotions such as fear and joy, much like humans do.

Species List