Phasianidae
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A family of birds in the order Phasianidae. Includes the subfamily Meleagris, Ptarmigan, and Phasianinae. Widely distributed on all continents except Antarctica. Well-known birds in Japan include the Japanese pheasant, pheasant, and rock ptarmigan. They also have a long history of being eaten, including poultry chickens. Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Plus Information |
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鳥綱キジ目の科。シチメンチョウ亜科・ライチョウ亜科・キジ亜科を含む。南極大陸を除く全大陸に広く分布。日本ではキジ、ヤマドリ、ライチョウなどが知られる。家禽のニワトリをはじめ、食用の歴史も古い。
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