Poultry from the order of chicken: turkeys, turkeys, pheasants, peacocks, quail, guinea fowl

Most of us have seen these domestic birds more than once, but hardly thought about their biological classification. We believe that it will be more interesting to know more about these creatures than to continue to perceive them as an ordinary part of our life. So, the subject of our article is a poultry from a chicken detachment.

Since this detachment has many dozens of species, and it is not advisable to consider each for us, we will become acquainted with the peculiarities of only those with which we have to meet in our latitudes and in households. Let us dwell on some of the most common poultry.

General description of the detachment

The group of chickens is numerous. It consists of several families, in which, in turn, more than two hundred species are united. Representatives of the ostrich are:

• Guinea fowl.
• Pheasants.
• Turkeys.
• Bolshenogi (otherwise - weedy chickens).
• Wood chickens.
• Black grouse.

As well as other species that live throughout the Earth, in a variety of natural conditions.

Representatives of these species are not very large or small in size. Poultry from the order of chickens are almost all of medium size.

Appearance of birds was formed depending on the habitat (more specifically - the surface of the earth and a set of natural conditions on it). Because they are the prey of many predators, the color is often designed to mask the bird. They are distinguished by a small head, a dense body structure, a short neck, a small but strong beak. He is the basic device for obtaining food. It is the seeds and vegetation.

Thanks to the wide and short wings, the choruses can take off quickly, but noisily, in a strong strain. The legs of the whole detachment of chickens are very strong.

These species are afraid of people and animals, which they hunt. These birds successfully reproduce.

To fly for long distances, chicken birds can not. Only a quail is an exception to the rule, being capable of a longer flight. But they have adapted to move well on the surface.

Characterized by a bright variety of color feathers. Female smaller in size and more attractive than males. True, the latter characteristic is not inherent in all types. For example, male peacocks feathered more pretentiously, domestic cocks too.

Representatives kuroobraznyh are found almost on all continents. Next, consider separately the species from the family of the order of chickens. Almost every bird we saw, but knew very little about it.

More about the turkey family

Americans domesticated the turkey. In Europe, it was at the beginning of the XVI century thanks to sailors. A distinctive feature of the turkey are large sizes. The male is always bigger than the female. The turkey is sometimes mistakenly classified as a separate species, but it is not. An adult turkey can weigh 30 kg, females weigh less (5-10 kg).

There are turkeys that live in the wild (North and Central America).

The turkey attracts females with a bright beard, dermal process over the beak, earrings along the sides. The head is covered with red outgrowths (warts).

Turkeys come in several colors: white, gray with overflows, black with white divorces. When the turkey pokes, it has a tail in the form of a fan, the wings drop and drag along the ground. He himself makes a loud "kuldikanie."

Features of peacocks

This bird is distinguished by feathers: it fascinates everyone with its fabulous beauty. Most often there are peacocks in India and Sri Lanka. There is a crested bird, a peacock, Indochinese green peacocks, etc.

Plumage can be green, white, blue and sandy-red. Peacocks are very agile, quickly move through the rainforests. They have long been tamed and kept as decoration in zoos and yards.

Particularly beautiful tail feathers. They decorate the interior and costumes. The tail of the peacock in its loose form can reach 1.5-2 meters. The head of the peacock is adorned with a bright crest - just like a crown. Peacock feathers with a characteristic pattern in the form of an "eye".

About pheasants

Pheasant - poultry from the order of chicken, related to running. They quickly escape from danger and hide in the bushes. Pheasants are bright and have a long tail.

The female is less attractive, and its tail is shorter, has a dull-brown spotted color. Legs of a pheasant with spurs. The adult weighs up to two kilograms. There lives a pheasant in the reeds by the rivers, in the bushes near the forests. Males often fights among themselves because of females.

Home guinea fowl

Most common guinea fowls are found in Africa. Both the female and the male are of the same color. These birds are domesticated, but can also be found in the wild. Guinea fowls have a gray speckled color.

They have short legs and a tail. Very famous African guinea fowl. In size they reach the size of chickens. Home guinea fowl has a dark gray plumage with white and black spots. In case of danger, these birds escape or hide in trees.

Family of Bolshegs

Bolshenogi are found in Australia and the Philippines. Eggs they do not sit out, but buried in the soil, where they warm up under the sunlight and heat. These birds live in the rainforests. They can fly and sit on trees.

Bolshenogi - larger birds, similar to a little turkeys. Their name they received because of large and strong legs with powerful claws.

There are several types of Bolshenogov: artisanal turkey, little-eyed chicken, maleo, jungle chicken, etc.

Features of quails

This species is the smallest migratory bird of the order of chickens. Its weight can reach only 150 g. It can be recognized by speckled brown back. The neck and breast of the quail are red, and the female is also mottled.

There is this species of birds in Africa, Asia, Europe. Can live in mountainous and lowland conditions. Wintering takes place in the southern countries. Offspring quail for 17 days. They feed on kidneys, seeds, insects. To get food, the quail willingly and regularly digs into the ground. In connection with the harmful influence of man on nature, the number of quails has sharply decreased. Now you can rarely hunt these birds.

A home quail can be turned on, making a kind of singing. Special properties are famous for quail eggs. For this purpose, birds are bred in cells with large populations. Noise in a room with cells is extremely strong - with their cry the quail discovers space almost all the time, except for the night when they sleep.

conclusions

We have finished to consider in the article the species, in general terms, which can be chicken. Specifically, we stopped at those to which the poultry from the order of chicken belongs. The conclusions about him as a whole are as follows: they are mostly medium-sized individuals, with powerful legs, flying only for short distances. The only exception is a noisy and prolific quail.

You can meet the alfalfa throughout the entire earth, except for Antarctica, of course. They perfectly adapt to various conditions and at the same time are prolific. Together, these factors provide greater survival of the detachment.

Excellent peacocks, modestly feathered weasels, pheasants, common chickens are just a small part of the chicken species that we have met. You can see for yourself how different nature has made them. A person uses chicken-like not only as a domestic fowl, but also as an ornament of the infield. Often in zoos you can see how quietly a magnificent bird walks on the lawn. Peacock or pheasant will please every visitor's eye.