Fowl: Are birds belonging to

Fowl are birds belonging to one of two biological orders, namely the gamefowl or landfowl (Galliformes) and the waterfowl (Anseriformes). Fowl is the common name for any of the gamefowl or landfowl comprising the bird order Galliformes, or any of the waterfowl comprising the order Anseriformes. Galliforms or gallinaceous birds include such as pheasants, turkeys, quail, and chickens. Fowl definition: the domestic or barnyard hen or rooster; chicken.. See examples of FOWL used in a sentence. A fowl is a domesticated bird raised for meat and eggs, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and quail. Learn about the history, characteristics, and categories of fowl, and how they differ from wild birds.