Game birds are a type of bird that are hunted for sport. Wildfowl, QUAIL, pheasants, COVEY, guan, and FOWLS are all types of game birds. Wildfowl are large aquatic birds such as ducks and geese, while QUAIL are small, ground-dwelling birds. Pheasants are medium-sized birds with long tails and brightly colored feathers. COVEY is a term used to describe a group of QUAIL. Guan are large, turkey-like birds found in Central and South America. FOWLS are a general term used to describe any type of game bird, while QUAILS are a specific type of game bird.