ZOO 521: Discussion Exam #1, Orders and Families

Common Loon

Gaviiformes: Gaviidae

Geese and Swans

Anseriformes: Anatidae

Ducks, Scaups, Mergansers, Teals

Anseriformes: Anatidae

Grebes

Podicipedoformes: Podicipedidae

Turkey Vulture

Cathartiformes: Cathartidae

Osprey

Accipitriformes: Pandionidae

Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, and Hawks

Accipitriformes: Accipitridae

American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine Falcon

Falconiformes: Falconidae

Owls

Strigiformes: Strigidae

Shrikes

Passeriformes: Laniidae

Double-crested Cormorant

Suliformes: Phalacrocoracidae

American White Pelican

Pelecaniformes: Pelecanidae

Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets

Pelecaniformes: Ardeidae

Northern Bobwhite

Galliformes: Odontophoridae

Ring-necked Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey

Galliformes: Phasianidae

Virginia Rail, Sora, Common Gallinule, and American Coot

Gruiformes: Rallidae

Cranes

Gruiformes: Gruidae

Lapland Longspur and Snow Bunting

Passeriformes: Calcariidae

Eastern Towhee, Dark-eyed Junco, and Sparrows (except House Sparrow)

Passeriformes: Passerellidae

Scarlet Tanager, Northern Cardinal, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, and Dickcissel

Passeriformes: Cardinalidae

Finches, Common Redpoll, Pine Siskin, and American Goldfinch

Passeriformes: Fringillidae

House Sparrow

Passeriformes: Passeridae

Gray Catbird, Brown Thrasher, Northern Mockingbird

Passeriformes: Mimidae

Blue Jay, American Crow, and Common Raven

Passeriformes: Corvidae

Eastern Bluebird, Veery, American Robin, and Thrushes

Passeriformes: Turdidae

Blackbirds, Meadowlark, Orioles, Brown-headed Cowbird, and Common Grackle

Passeriformes: Icteridae

European Starling

Passeriformes: Sturnidae

Horned Lark

Passeriformes: Alaudidae

Brown Creeper

Passeriformes: Certhiidae

Nuthatches

Passeriformes: Sittidae

Black-capped Chickadee and Tufted Titmouse

Passeriformes: Paridae

Rock Pigeon and Mourning Dove

Columbiformes: Columbidae