Bird orders of NA Flashcards
1
Q
Anseriformes
A
Waterfowl; Ducks, Geese, Swans
2
Q
Galliformes
A
Grouse, Quail, Pheasant
3
Q
Caprimulgiformes
A
Nightjars, frogmouths, potoos, oilbirds
4
Q
Apodiformes
A
Hummingbirds, swifts
5
Q
Cuculiformes
A
Cuckoos
6
Q
Columbiformes
A
Pigeons
7
Q
Gruiformes
A
Rails, Cranes, Trumpeters
8
Q
Podicipediformes
A
Grebes
9
Q
Phoenicopteriformes
A
Flalmingo
10
Q
Charadriiformes
A
Shorebirds: Sandpiper, plover, skimmers, snipes
11
Q
Gaviiformes
A
Loons
12
Q
Procellariiformes
A
Seabirds, albatrosses, tube nosed
13
Q
Ciconiiformes
A
Storks
14
Q
Sulifromes
A
Diving birds, boobies
15
Q
Pelecanifromes
A
Ibis, heron, pelicans