Bird Orders Flashcards
1
Q
Gaviiformes
A
The Loons
2
Q
Podicipediformes
A
The Grebes
3
Q
Procellariformes *
A
Open Sea birds-
Albatross, Shearwaters, Petrals
4
Q
Pelicaniformes *
A
Long-billed Waterbirds-
Cormorants, Pelicans, Frigatebirds, Gannets, Boobies, Anhigas
5
Q
Sphenisciformes *
A
Penguins
6
Q
Ciconiformes
A
Storks, Ibis
Family Ardeidae- the Herons, Bitterns, & Egrets
7
Q
Anseriformes
A
the Waterfowl
Family Anatidae- Swan, Ducks, Geese, Teal, & Mergansers
8
Q
Accipitriformes
A
the diurnal raptors
9
Q
Galliformes
A
the Gamebirds
10
Q
Gruiformes
A
Crane, Rails, Coots, Gallinules
11
Q
Charadriiformes
A
the Shorebirds
12
Q
Columbifrormes
A
the Doves
13
Q
Psittaciformes
A
Parakeets, Parrots, Cockatoos
14
Q
Cuculiformes
A
Cuckoos, Anis, Roadrunners
15
Q
Strigiformes
A
the Owls
