POUL 1010E FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of galliformes (landfowl) - Answers - An order of ground-dwelling birds that are
relatively heavy bodied, with well-developed flight muscles and short, rounded wings
that allow for explosive takeoffs when threatened by danger
Are galliformes sexually dimorphic? - Answers - Yes - males are larger and more
brightly colored while females are cryptically colored
What type of chicks do galliformes produce? Altricious/precocious - Answers -
Precocious
What are pheasants used for? - Answers - They're kept in captivity as pets by hobbyists,
or commercially for hunting preserves or for the gourmet food market
What are peafowl used for? - Answers - Raised around the world for ornamental display
purposes, as they are known for their extremely colorful tails
Why are peafowl controversial? - Answers - They leave huge messes and are very loud,
but they are very pretty so some people love having them around
What is the beard? - Answers - A unique tuft of bristle feathers protruding from the chest
What kind of habitat do turkeys prefer? - Answers - A mix of mature forest and open
agriculture areas
What are some turkey habits? - Answers - Diet consists of seeds, especially acorns, as
well as berries, insects, snails, and plant shoots
Travel in sex-specific groups until mating season
Polygamous, with one male mating with several femaes
Males don't help with kids
Were turkeys ever endangered? - Answers - Yes, once colonists came over and started
hunting and clearing forests, extinction became a possibility. But successful trapping
and relocation has led a strong conservation effort, and now they are at the least threat
for extinction
How many turkeys are raised for meat production? - Answers - Over 200,00
What is the name for male adult turkeys? - Answers - Tom/gobbler
What is the name for female adult turkeys? - Answers - Hen
What is the name for turkey hatchlings? - Answers - Poult
Boys are jakes, girls are jennies
, Which jungle fowl species are present in Southeast Asia? - Answers - Red Junglefowl,
Green Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Grey Junglefowl
What is the largest North American game bird? - Answers - North American Wild Turkey
Males weigh 20-25 pounds while females weight 10-15
What are the anatomical pieces on a turkey head? - Answers - The snood, caruncles,
wattle, and beard
What is the snood? - Answers - The long nose they have, where a fleshy piece of skin
extends over the bill when displaying for a female
What are caruncles/ - Answers - The top of the head, bumpy skin growths. Unknown
purpose
What is the wattle? - Answers - The flappy part of the neck
Which two jungle fowls' genetics are found in modern day domesticated chickens? -
Answers - Red jungle fowl and Grey jungle fowl
Why were jungle fowl (which eventually turned into chickens) initially domesticated? -
Answers - Mainly for cockfighting at the Indus Valley Civilization
What was the first two locations where domesticated chickens were held? - Answers -
Indus Valley Civilization and northern China
Why did Egyptians mass produce chickens? - Answers - For display purposes. They
were the first group to master mass-production through large-scale incubation
What did Greeks use chickens for? - Answers - Mostly for cockfighting, but eventually
also for meat and eggs
What did Romans use chickens for? - Answers - Entertainment and for food, mostly, but
also divination. The Greeks showed them the way of the chicken
Who introduced chickens to the Americas? - Answers - Nobody knows, but there is
evidence for both Polynesians and Europeans
What is the ornamental chicken breeding craze? - Answers - Euros were used to skinny
game chickens, and when the embargo with China was lifted, they got their first look at
fat, juicy ornamental chickens and they freaked out. Started breeding them and having
chicken shows.
What is a bantam chicken? - Answers - Smaller versions of a standard breed
Definition of galliformes (landfowl) - Answers - An order of ground-dwelling birds that are
relatively heavy bodied, with well-developed flight muscles and short, rounded wings
that allow for explosive takeoffs when threatened by danger
Are galliformes sexually dimorphic? - Answers - Yes - males are larger and more
brightly colored while females are cryptically colored
What type of chicks do galliformes produce? Altricious/precocious - Answers -
Precocious
What are pheasants used for? - Answers - They're kept in captivity as pets by hobbyists,
or commercially for hunting preserves or for the gourmet food market
What are peafowl used for? - Answers - Raised around the world for ornamental display
purposes, as they are known for their extremely colorful tails
Why are peafowl controversial? - Answers - They leave huge messes and are very loud,
but they are very pretty so some people love having them around
What is the beard? - Answers - A unique tuft of bristle feathers protruding from the chest
What kind of habitat do turkeys prefer? - Answers - A mix of mature forest and open
agriculture areas
What are some turkey habits? - Answers - Diet consists of seeds, especially acorns, as
well as berries, insects, snails, and plant shoots
Travel in sex-specific groups until mating season
Polygamous, with one male mating with several femaes
Males don't help with kids
Were turkeys ever endangered? - Answers - Yes, once colonists came over and started
hunting and clearing forests, extinction became a possibility. But successful trapping
and relocation has led a strong conservation effort, and now they are at the least threat
for extinction
How many turkeys are raised for meat production? - Answers - Over 200,00
What is the name for male adult turkeys? - Answers - Tom/gobbler
What is the name for female adult turkeys? - Answers - Hen
What is the name for turkey hatchlings? - Answers - Poult
Boys are jakes, girls are jennies
, Which jungle fowl species are present in Southeast Asia? - Answers - Red Junglefowl,
Green Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Grey Junglefowl
What is the largest North American game bird? - Answers - North American Wild Turkey
Males weigh 20-25 pounds while females weight 10-15
What are the anatomical pieces on a turkey head? - Answers - The snood, caruncles,
wattle, and beard
What is the snood? - Answers - The long nose they have, where a fleshy piece of skin
extends over the bill when displaying for a female
What are caruncles/ - Answers - The top of the head, bumpy skin growths. Unknown
purpose
What is the wattle? - Answers - The flappy part of the neck
Which two jungle fowls' genetics are found in modern day domesticated chickens? -
Answers - Red jungle fowl and Grey jungle fowl
Why were jungle fowl (which eventually turned into chickens) initially domesticated? -
Answers - Mainly for cockfighting at the Indus Valley Civilization
What was the first two locations where domesticated chickens were held? - Answers -
Indus Valley Civilization and northern China
Why did Egyptians mass produce chickens? - Answers - For display purposes. They
were the first group to master mass-production through large-scale incubation
What did Greeks use chickens for? - Answers - Mostly for cockfighting, but eventually
also for meat and eggs
What did Romans use chickens for? - Answers - Entertainment and for food, mostly, but
also divination. The Greeks showed them the way of the chicken
Who introduced chickens to the Americas? - Answers - Nobody knows, but there is
evidence for both Polynesians and Europeans
What is the ornamental chicken breeding craze? - Answers - Euros were used to skinny
game chickens, and when the embargo with China was lifted, they got their first look at
fat, juicy ornamental chickens and they freaked out. Started breeding them and having
chicken shows.
What is a bantam chicken? - Answers - Smaller versions of a standard breed
