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Male Grey Junglefowl, Gallus sonneratii | |
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Order: | Galliformes Temminck, 1820
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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.