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The order Galliformes include about 290 species which are fowl-like or chicken-like birds. The most well-known of these are turkeys, chickens, quails, partridges, and pheasants. The order comprises of three families; Phasianidae (turkeys, pheasants, etc), Numididae (Guineafowls), and Odontophanidae (quails). Most Galliforms are medium-sized, omnivorous birds, from about the size of a pigeon to that of a domestic chicken. They are generally heavy-bodies, with short, rounded wings and strong feet that are adapted for life on the ground. A few live mainly in trees, such as the Cracids. Galliforms inhabit a wide variety of habitats, including dense and open forest, grasslands, scrub, and jungle.