Ornithology Classification ORDERS

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Tinamiformes

Heavy bodied ground dwelling birds of central and South America; sometimes domesticated. They are one of the most ancient living groups. Their closest relative is thought to be the extant flightless birds (ratites),

<p>Heavy bodied ground dwelling birds of central and South America; sometimes domesticated. They are one of the most ancient living groups. Their closest relative is thought to be the extant flightless birds (ratites),</p>
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Anseriformes

ducks, geese, swans

<p>ducks, geese, swans</p>
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Galliformes

Grouse, Quail, Pheasants, Turkeys

<p>Grouse, Quail, Pheasants, Turkeys</p>
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Gaviiformes

Loons

<p>Loons</p>
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Podicipediformes

Grebes

<p>Grebes</p>
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Phoenicopteriformes

Flamingos

<p>Flamingos</p>
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Sphenisciformes

Order of penguins

<p>Order of penguins</p>
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Procellariiformes

Albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels (tubenoses)

<p>Albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels (tubenoses)</p>
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Ciconiiformes

Jabiru, Wood Stork

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Suliformes

Cormorants, boobies, Frigatebirds

<p>Cormorants, boobies, Frigatebirds</p>
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Pelecaniformes

Pelicans, Herons, Egrets, Ibises, Spoonbills

<p>Pelicans, Herons, Egrets, Ibises, Spoonbills</p>
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Accipitriformes

Vultures, Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Condor

<p>Vultures, Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Condor</p>
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Gruiformes

Cranes, Rails, and allies

<p>Cranes, Rails, and allies</p>
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Charadriiformes

Waders, Shorebirds, Gulls, Auks

<p>Waders, Shorebirds, Gulls, Auks</p>
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Columbiformes

pigeons and doves

<p>pigeons and doves</p>
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Cuculiformes

cuckoos, roadrunners

<p>cuckoos, roadrunners</p>
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Strigiformes

Owls

<p>Owls</p>
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Caprimulgiformes

Nightjars and Allies

<p>Nightjars and Allies</p>
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Apodiformes

Swifts and Hummingbirds

<p>Swifts and Hummingbirds</p>
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Coraciiformes

Kingfishers, Todies and Motmots

<p>Kingfishers, Todies and Motmots</p>
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Piciformes

woodpeckers, toucans

<p>woodpeckers, toucans</p>
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Falconiformes

Falcons and Caracaras

<p>Falcons and Caracaras</p>
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Psittaciformes

parrots

<p>parrots</p>
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Passeriformes

perching birds

<p>perching birds</p>