Concept: gallinacean in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3548
Preferred label gallinacean
Definition The order of birds that includes grouse, ptarmigan, capercaillie, partridges, pheasants, quails, turkeys and peacocks. These are mainly grain-eating, heavy-bodied, ground-nesting birds, capable of only short, rapid flights. The cocks are usually more colourful than the hens.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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