Galliform a. : Like the Gallinae (or Galliformes) in structure.

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Taxonomy
birds, galliform, pheasants, partridges, Order Galliformes, species, Subfamily, Crowe, Family, Kimball, quails, forage, relatives, turkeys, Late Cretaceous, Early Eocene, lineages, USA.

Defination from the web:
galliform bird species with the largest wing-span and largest overall length (including a train of over 6 feet) is most likely the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus). Most galliform genera are plump-bodied with thick necks and moderately long legs, and have rounded and rather short wings. ...