Game Bird Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Game Birds

Game birds are a group of birds that includes chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quails, and grouse. These birds are found all around the world and are designed with strong legs for walking and scratching the ground. Most game birds have plump bodies, short wings, and prefer to run rather than fly when escaping danger.

There are over 250 species of game birds living in forests, grasslands, and farmlands. These birds spend most of their time on the ground searching for seeds, berries, and insects to eat. Many game birds have beautiful feathers, especially the males who display colorful plumage to attract females during mating season.