Phasianidae is the Pheasant family of birds of the order Gallinae. They are characterized by the hind toe placed higher up than the others; the tarsus armed with a spur; the tail consisting of more than twelve feathers; the bill strong; the nostrils covered with a vaulted, smooth, naked horny scale; the head is more or less naked. The Phasianidae are birds of a large size, imposing aspect, and magnificent plumage, held in great esteem for their eating and domesticated since ancient times. Research Phasianidae
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