Section 496.007 - "Game bird" definedAs used in the wildlife laws, unless the context requires otherwise, "game bird" means:
(1) Those members of the family Anatidae, commonly known as swans, geese, brant and river and sea ducks.(2) Those members of the family Columbidae, commonly known as mourning doves and bandtailed pigeons.(3) Those members of the family Tetranidae, commonly known as grouse, ptarmigan and prairie chickens.(4) Those members of the family Phasianidae, commonly known as pheasants, quail and partridge.(5) Those members of the family Meleagrididae, commonly known as wild turkey.(6) Those members of the family Scolopacidae, commonly known as snipe and woodcock.(7) Those members of the family Gruidae, commonly known as cranes.(8) Those members of the family Rallidae, commonly known as rails, gallinules and coots.