University:
Michigan State University
Course:
BS 162 | Organismal and Population Biology
Academic year:

2023
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406

Pages:

4
Author:

Athena Harrison

Bird Classification There are more than 30 Groups or Orders of Birds with more than 10,000 different species worldwide. Below are a sampling of some 14 Orders of birds. The different orders are separated by different traits. See if you can tell how the following orders of birds are similar and different. Birds Groups - Orders Struthioniformes — Cassowaries, Emus, Kiwis, Ostriches and Rheas Galliformes — Grouse, Quails, Pheasants and Turkeys Anseriformes — Ducks, Geese, and Swans Psittaciformes — Mawcaws and Parrots Strigiformes — Owls Trochiliformes — Hummingbirds Coraciiformes — Kingfishers Falconiformes — Hawks, Eagles, and Vultures Gaviiformes — Loons Piciformes — Woodpeckers Charadriformes — Sandpipers and Seagulls Ciconiiformes — Herons Columbriformes — Doves and Pigeons Passeriformes (Songbirds or Perching Birds) — Buntings, Cardinals, Catbirds, Chats, Chickadees, Crossbills, Crows, Dippers, Finches, Flycatchers, Goldfinches, Gnatcatchers, Gnateaters, Jays, Kinglets, Larks, Magpies, Martins, Mockingbirds, Nuthatches, Ovenbirds, Pipits, Pittas, Robins, Ravens, Shrikes, Sparrows, Starlings, Swallows, Tits, Thrushes, Waxwings, Weavers, Woodcreepers, Woodwarblers, Wrens, and Vireos. Look at the Bird Orders on the sheet* below. Can you see what makes the birds in each group alike? Can you see how one group differs from another? *Note that there is a color guide for K-3, 3-6 and 7th grade and up.