(Pheasants, quail, turkeys, goose)
• Terrestrial birds with large heavy body.
• Legs strong & adapted for rapid walking & running.
• Hind toes present.
• A tarsal spur is present in males.
• Wings rounded & short.
• Syrinx is simple.
• Head with crest.
• Crop is large.
• Birds build crude nests on ground.
• They scratch the ground for food such as grains, insects etc.
• Example: Pavo cristatus
Pavo cristatus