FOWL

The terms Fowl and Poultry are often used interchangeably, but scientifically speaking Fowl birds are of the Superorder Galloanserae.

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Partridge

Partridge, one of a number of game birds related to the pheasants and peacocks. Most birds called partridges belong to one family, which includes several species of true partridges native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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  • If a peacock loses his tail feathers, do they grow back?
    If a peacock loses his tail feathers, do they grow back?

    Whether used in fashion or complicated mating rituals, peacock feathers drive the ladies crazy. But, what happens when a peacock loses his last feather? Will he become a fashion-don't? See more »

  • Will a turkey really drown if it looks up during a rainstorm?
    Will a turkey really drown if it looks up during a rainstorm?

    Some say that during a rainstorm, turkeys will stare up at the sky with their beaks hanging open, transfixed, until they drown. Is this really true? See more »

  • Capercaillie
    Capercaillie

    Capercaillie, a large European grouse. The male bird weighs up to 14 pounds (6.4 kg). See more »

  • Curassow
    Curassow

    Curassow, a forest bird of Central and South America. The curassow looks something like a chicken and is about the size of a turkey. See more »

  • Grouse
    Grouse

    Grouse, a game bird of temperate Europe and North America. The grouse is related to the pheasant. See more »

  • Guinea Fowl
    Guinea Fowl

    Guinea Fowl, a bird related to the pheasant. It is native to Africa, but has been domesticated in the United States and other countries. See more »

  • Heath Hen
    Heath Hen

    Heath Hen, an extinct grouse. It was a subspecies of the greater prairie chicken. See more »

  • Hoatzin
    Hoatzin

    Hoatzin, a crested bird of tropical South America. The adult hoatzin is about 22 inches (56 cm) long. See more »

  • Jungle fowl
    Jungle fowl

    Jungle Fowl, a genus of wild birds of India and southeastern Asia. The red jungle fowl is believed to be the ancestor of the domestic chicken. See more »

  • Partridge
    Partridge

    Partridge, one of a number of game birds related to the pheasants and peacocks. Most birds called partridges belong to one family, which includes several species of true partridges native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. See more »

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