The **galliform** birds are sometimes called the chicken-like birds.
This group includes the ancestors of domesticated chickens, called
**fowl**, as well as **pheasants, quail, turkeys**, and many other
similar kinds of birds. They are all medium to large-sized birds with
large, rounded bodies and short, blunt wings. They have well-developed
legs and generally walk and run more than they fly. Their social
systems are very diverse but males often have elaborate and colorful
plumage for attracting females to mate. They are mostly omnivorous,
eating fruits, seeds, invertebrates and almost anything else they can
find. Galliform birds are found throughout the world.