An egg is defined as a round or oval body laid by female animals consisting of an ovum surrounded by membranes and an outer shell. Most edible eggs contain an eggshell, albumen (egg white), vitellus (egg yolk), and thin membranes. Eggs are laid by various animals including quail, guinea fowl, pheasant, hen, turkey, duck, and goose. Boiled eggs are cooked in their shells by boiling water, while scrambled eggs are stirred and heated in a pan. Fried eggs are cooked whole with minimal additions, and poached eggs are cooked outside their shells by poaching or steaming. Egg benedict is a traditional American breakfast consisting of an English muffin topped with