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<includeonly>{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Anatidae|==Ducks, Geese, and Swans==
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<includeonly>{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Anatidae|==Ducks, geese, and swans==
 
Order: [[Anseriformes]]. Family: [[Anatidae]]
 
Order: [[Anseriformes]]. Family: [[Anatidae]]
 
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The family Anatidae includes the [[duck]]s and most duck-like waterfowl, such as [[goose|geese]] and [[swan]]s. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cracidae|==Curassows and Guans==
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The family Anatidae includes the [[duck]]s and most duck-like waterfowl, such as [[goose|geese]] and [[swan]]s. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cracidae|==Curassows and guans==
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Cracidae]]
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Cracidae]]
  
The chachalacas, [[guan (bird)|guan]]s and [[curassow]]s are birds in the family Cracidae. These are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have {{#switch: {{{dialect}}}| US = colorful| GB = colourful| #default = colorful}} facial ornaments.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Phasianidae|==Partridges, Grouse, Turkeys, and Old World Quail==
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The chachalacas, [[guan (bird)|guan]]s, and [[curassow]]s are birds in the family Cracidae. These are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have {{#switch: {{{dialect}}}| US = colorful| GB = colourful| #default = colorful}} facial ornaments.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Phasianidae|==Partridges, grouse, turkeys, and Old World quail==
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Phasianidae]]
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Phasianidae]]
  
The Phasianidae is a family of birds which consists of the pheasants and their allies, including [[partridge]]s, [[grouse]], [[turkey (bird)|turkey]]s, and [[quail|Old World Quail]]. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump, with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds, or have been domesticated as a food source for humans.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Odontophoridae|==New World Quail==
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The Phasianidae is a family of birds which consists of the pheasants and their allies, including [[partridge]]s, [[grouse]], [[turkey (bird)|turkey]]s, and [[quail|Old World quail]]. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump, with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds, or have been domesticated as a food source for humans.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Odontophoridae|==New World quail==
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Odontophoridae]]
 
Order: [[Galliformes]]. Family: [[Odontophoridae]]
  
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Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Diomedeidae]]
 
Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Diomedeidae]]
  
The [[albatross]]es are amongst the largest of flying birds, and the great albatrosses from the genus Diomedea have the largest wingspans of any extant birds.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Procellariidae|==Shearwaters and Petrels==
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The [[albatross]]es are amongst the largest of flying birds, and the great albatrosses from the genus ''Diomedea'' have the largest wingspans of any extant birds.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Procellariidae|==Shearwaters and petrels==
 
Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Procellariidae]]
 
Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Procellariidae]]
  
The procellariids, including the [[shearwater]]s and [[petrel]]s, are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with medium septum, and a long outer functional [[flight_feather#Primaries|primary]].|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Hydrobatidae|==Storm-Petrels==
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The procellariids, including the [[shearwater]]s and [[petrel]]s, are the main group of medium-sized 'true petrels', characterised by united nostrils with medium septum, and a long outer functional [[flight_feather#Primaries|primary]].|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Hydrobatidae|==Storm-petrels==
 
Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Hydrobatidae]]
 
Order: [[Procellariiformes]]. Family: [[Hydrobatidae]]
  
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Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Phaethontidae]]
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Phaethontidae]]
  
[[Tropicbird]]s are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their long wings have black markings, as does the head.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Sulidae|==Boobies and Gannets==
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[[Tropicbird]]s are slender white birds of tropical oceans, with exceptionally long central tail feathers. Their long wings have black markings, as does the head.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Sulidae|==Boobies and gannets==
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Sulidae]]
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Sulidae]]
  
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Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Fregatidae]]
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Fregatidae]]
  
[[Frigatebird]]s are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black or black and white, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured throat pouches. They do not swim or walk, and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ardeidae|==Bitterns, Herons, and Egrets==
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[[Frigatebird]]s are large sea-birds usually found over tropical oceans. They are large, black or black and white, with long wings and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable coloured throat pouches. They do not swim or walk, and cannot take off from a flat surface. Having the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a week.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ardeidae|==Bitterns, herons, and egrets==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ardeidae]]
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ardeidae]]
  
The family Ardeidae contains the [[heron]]s, [[egret]]s, and [[bittern]]s. Herons and Egrets are medium- to large-sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more secrative. Unlike other long-necked birds suck as storks, ibises and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Threskiornithidae|==Ibises and Spoonbills==
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The family Ardeidae contains the [[heron]]s, [[egret]]s, and [[bittern]]s. Herons and egrets are medium- to large-sized wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more secrative. Unlike other long-necked birds suck as storks, ibises, and spoonbills, members of Ardeidae fly with their necks retracted.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Threskiornithidae|==Ibises and Spoonbills==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Threskiornithidae]] |}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ciconiidae|==Storks==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Threskiornithidae]] |}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ciconiidae|==Storks==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ciconiidae]]
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ciconiidae]]
  
[[Stork]]s are large, heavy, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long stout bills and wide wingspans. They lack the powder down that other wading birds such as herons, spoonbills and ibises use to clean off fish slime. Storks lack a [[pharynx]] and are mute.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cathartidae|==New World Vultures==
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[[Stork]]s are large, heavy, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long stout bills and wide wingspans. They lack the powder down that other wading birds such as herons, spoonbills, and ibises use to clean off fish slime. Storks lack a [[pharynx]] and are mute.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cathartidae|==New World vultures==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Cathartidae]]
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Cathartidae]]
  
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Order: [[Phoenicopteriformes]]. Family: [[Phoenicopteridae]]
 
Order: [[Phoenicopteriformes]]. Family: [[Phoenicopteridae]]
  
|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Pandionidae|==Osprey==
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[[Flamingo]]s (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly-shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume, and are uniquely used upside-down.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Pandionidae|==Osprey==
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Pandionidae]]
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Pandionidae]]
  
[[Flamingo]]s (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter. Flamingos filter-feed on shellfish and algae. Their oddly-shaped beaks are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they consume, and are uniquely used upside-down.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Accipitridae|==Hawks, Kites, and Eagles==
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|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Accipitridae|==Hawks, kites, and eagles==
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Accipitridae]]
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Accipitridae]]
  
The family Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include [[hawk]]s, [[eagle]]s, [[kite (bird)|kite]]s, [[harrier (bird)|harrier]]s and [[Old World vulture]]s. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Falconidae|==Caracaras and Falcons==
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The family Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey and include [[hawk]]s, [[eagle]]s, [[kite (bird)|kite]]s, [[harrier (bird)|harrier]]s, and [[Old World vulture]]s. These birds have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Falconidae|==Caracaras and falcons==
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Falconidae]]
 
Order: [[Falconiformes]]. Family: [[Falconidae]]
  
The [[falcon]]s and [[caracara]]s are diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Rallidae|==Rails, Gallinules, and Coots==
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The [[falcon]]s and [[caracara]]s are diurnal birds of prey. They differ from hawks, eagles, and kites in that they kill with their beaks instead of their feet.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Rallidae|==Rails, gallinules, and coots==
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Rallidae]]
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Rallidae]]
  
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Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Aramidae]]
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Aramidae]]
  
The [[Limpkin]] is an odd [[Aves|bird]] that looks like a large [[Rail (bird)|rail]], but is skeletally closer to the [[Crane (bird)|cranes]]. It is found in marshes with some trees or scrub in the [[Caribbean]], [[South America]] and southern [[Florida]].|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Gruidae|==Cranes==
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The [[limpkin]] is an odd bird that looks like a large [[Rail (bird)|rail]], but is skeletally closer to the [[Crane (bird)|cranes]]. It is found in marshes with some trees or scrub in the [[Caribbean]], [[South America]], and southern [[Florida]].|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Gruidae|==Cranes==
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Gruidae]]
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Gruidae]]
  
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Burhinidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Burhinidae]]
  
The [[stone-curlew|thick-knee]]s are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow black bills, large yellow eyes and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Charadriidae|==Lapwings and Plovers==
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The [[stone-curlew|thick-knee]]s are a group of largely tropical waders in the family Burhinidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone, with some species also breeding in temperate Europe and Australia. They are medium to large waders with strong black or yellow black bills, large yellow eyes and cryptic plumage. Despite being classed as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semi-arid habitats.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Charadriidae|==Lapwings and plovers==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Charadriidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Charadriidae]]
  
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Haematopodidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Haematopodidae]]
  
The [[oystercatcher]]s are large, obvious and noisy [[plover]]-like [[Aves|bird]]s, with strong bills used for smashing or {{#switch: {{{dialect}}}| US = prying| GB = prising| #default = prying}} open [[mollusc]]s.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Recurvirostridae|==Stilts and Avocets==
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The [[oystercatcher]]s are large, obvious, and noisy [[plover]]-like birds, with strong bills used for smashing or {{#switch: {{{dialect}}}| US = prying| GB = prising| #default = prying}} open [[mollusc]]s.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Recurvirostridae|==Stilts and avocets==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Recurvirostridae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Recurvirostridae]]
  
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Jacanidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Jacanidae]]
  
The [[Jacana]]s are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Scolopacidae|==Sandpipers, Curlews, Stints, Godwits, Snipes, and Phalaropes==
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The [[jacana]]s are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Scolopacidae|==Sandpipers, curlews, stints, godwits, snipes, and phalaropes==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Scolopacidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Scolopacidae]]
  
The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small- to medium-sized shorebirds including the [[Sandpiper]]s, [[Curlew]]s, [[Godwit]]s, [[Tringa|Shank]]s, [[Tattler (bird)|Tattler]]s, [[Woodcock]]s, [[Snipe]]s, [[Dowitcher]]s and [[Phalarope]]s. The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Glareolidae|==Pratincoles==
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The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small- to medium-sized shorebirds including the [[sandpiper]]s, [[curlew]]s, [[godwit]]s, [[Tringa|shank]]s, [[Tattler (bird)|tattler]]s, [[woodcock]]s, [[snipe]]s, [[dowitcher]]s, and [[phalarope]]s. The majority of species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of legs and bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Glareolidae|==Pratincoles==
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Glareolidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laridae|==Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers==
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Glareolidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laridae|==Gulls, terns, and skimmers==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Laridae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Laridae]]
  
|Stercorariidae|==Skuas==
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Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes jaegers, [[skua]]s, [[gull]]s, [[tern]]s, [[kittiwake]]s, and [[skimmer]]s.  They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet.|}} {{#ifeq: {{{family}}}|Stercorariidae|==Skuas==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Stercorariidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Stercorariidae]]
  
Laridae is a family of medium to large birds seabirds and includes jaegers, [[skua]]s, [[gull]]s, [[tern]]s, [[kittiwake]]s and [[skimmer]]s.  They are typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Alcidae|==Auks, Murres, and Puffins==
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|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Alcidae|==Auks, murres, and puffins==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Alcidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Alcidae]]
  
Alcids, including the [[Auk]]s, [[Murre]]s, and [[Puffin]]s, are superficially similar to [[penguin]]s due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins at all, being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Columbidae|==Pigeons and Doves==
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Alcids, including the [[auk]]s, [[murre]]s, and [[puffin]]s, are superficially similar to [[penguin]]s due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits, however they are not related to the penguins at all, being able to fly. Auks live on the open sea, only deliberately coming ashore to nest.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Columbidae|==Pigeons and doves==
Order: [[Columbiformes]]
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Order: [[Columbiformes]]. Family: [[Columbidae]]
Family: [[Columbidae]]
 
  
[[Pigeon]]s and [[dove]]s are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Psittacidae|==Lories, Parakeets, Macaws, and Parrots==
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[[Pigeon]]s and [[dove]]s are stout-bodied birds with short necks and short slender bills with a fleshy cere.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Psittacidae|==Lories, parakeets, macaws, and parrots==
Order: [[Psittaciformes]]
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Order: [[Psittaciformes]]. Family: [[Psittacidae]]  
Family: [[Psittacidae]]  
 
  
The true parrots, including [[Lorikeet|Lories]], [[Parakeet]]s, [[Macaw]]s, and [[Parrot]]s, are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and they have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cuculidae|==Cuckoos, Roadrunners, and Anis==
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The true parrots, including [[Lorikeet|lories]], [[parakeet]]s, [[macaw]]s, and [[parrot]]s, are small to large birds with a characteristic curved beak shape. Their upper mandibles have slight mobility in the joint with the skull and they have a generally erect stance. All parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cuculidae|==Cuckoos, roadrunners, and anis==
Order: [[Cuculiformes]]
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Order: [[Cuculiformes]]. Family: [[Cuculidae]]
Family: [[Cuculidae]]
 
  
The family Cuculidae includes [[cuckoo]]s, [[Geococcyx|roadrunners]] and [[ani (bird)|anis]].  These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails and strong legs. Unlike  the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Tytonidae|==Barn owls==
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The family Cuculidae includes [[cuckoo]]s, [[Geococcyx|roadrunners]], and [[ani (bird)|anis]].  These birds are of variable size with slender bodies, long tails, and strong legs. Unlike  the cuckoo species of the Old World, North American cuckoos are not brood parasites.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Tytonidae|==Barn owls==
Order: [[Strigiformes]]
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Order: [[Strigiformes]]. Family: [[Tytonidae]]  
Family: [[Tytonidae]]  
 
  
 
[[Barn owl]]s are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Strigidae|==Typical owls==
 
[[Barn owl]]s are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Strigidae|==Typical owls==
Order: [[Strigiformes]]
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Order: [[Strigiformes]]. Family: [[Strigidae]]
Family: [[Strigidae]]
 
  
 
[[Typical owl]]s are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Caprimulgidae|==Nightjars==
 
[[Typical owl]]s are small to large solitary nocturnal birds of prey. They have large forward-facing eyes and ears, a hawk-like beak, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye called a facial disk.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Caprimulgidae|==Nightjars==
Order: [[Caprimulgiformes]]
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Order: [[Caprimulgiformes]]. Family: [[Caprimulgidae]]
Family: [[Caprimulgidae]]
 
  
[[Nightjar]]s are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is crypically coloured to resemble bark or leaves.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Apodidae|==Swifts==
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[[Nightjar]]s are medium-sized nocturnal birds with long wings, short legs, and very short bills that usually nest on the ground. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically coloured to resemble bark or leaves.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Apodidae|==Swifts==
Order: [[Apodiformes]]
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Order: [[Apodiformes]]. Family: [[Apodidae]]
Family: [[Apodidae]]
 
  
 
The [[swift]]s are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Trochilidae|==Hummingbirds==
 
The [[swift]]s are small aerial birds, spending the majority of their lives flying. These birds have very short legs and never settle voluntarily on the ground, perching instead only on vertical surfaces. Many swifts have long swept-back wings that resemble a crescent or a boomerang.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Trochilidae|==Hummingbirds==
Order: [[Apodiformes]]
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Order: [[Apodiformes]]. Family: [[Trochilidae]]
Family: [[Trochilidae]]
 
  
 
[[Hummingbird]]s are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Trogonidae|==Trogons==
 
[[Hummingbird]]s are small birds capable of hovering in mid-air due to the rapid flapping of their wings. They are the only birds that can fly backwards.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Trogonidae|==Trogons==
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Order: [[Upupiformes]]
 
Order: [[Upupiformes]]
 
Family: [[Upupidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cerylidae|==Kingfishers==
 
Family: [[Upupidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Cerylidae|==Kingfishers==
Order: [[Coraciiformes]]
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Order: [[Coraciiformes]]. Family: [[Cerylidae]]  
Family: [[Cerylidae]]  
 
  
[[Kingfisher]]s are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Picidae|==Woodpeckers, Sapsuckers, and Flickers==
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[[Kingfisher]]s are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Picidae|==Woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and flickers==
Order: [[Piciformes]]
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Order: [[Piciformes]]. Family: [[Picidae]]
Family: [[Picidae]]
 
  
[[Woodpecker]]s, [[sapsucker]]s, and [[Flicker (bird)|Flicker]]s are small- to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails and long tongues used for capturing insects.  Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward, and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Tyrannidae|==Tyrant flycatchers==
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[[Woodpecker]]s, [[sapsucker]]s, and [[Flicker (bird)|flicker]]s are small- to medium-sized birds with chisel-like beaks, short legs, stiff tails, and long tongues used for capturing insects.  Some species have feet with two toes pointing forward, and two backward, while several species have only three toes. Many woodpeckers have the habit of tapping noisily on tree trunks with their beaks.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Tyrannidae|==Tyrant flycatchers==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Tyrannidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Tyrannidae]]
  
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Vireonidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Vireonidae]]
  
The [[vireo]]s are a group of small- to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Corvidae|==Jays, Crows, Magpies, and Ravens==
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The [[vireo]]s are a group of small- to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World. They are typically greenish in colour and resemble wood warblers apart from their heavier bills.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Corvidae|==Jays, crows, magpies, and ravens==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Corvidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Corvidae]]
  
The Corvidae family includes [[crow]]s, [[raven]]s, [[jay]]s, [[pyrrhochorax|choughs]], [[magpie]]s, [[treepie]]s, and [[nutcracker (bird)|nutcracker]]s. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show levels of learned behavior of a high degree.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Alaudidae|==Larks==
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The Corvidae family includes [[crow]]s, [[raven]]s, [[jay]]s, [[pyrrhochorax|choughs]], [[magpie]]s, [[treepie]]s, and [[nutcracker (bird)|nutcracker]]s. Corvids are above average in size for the bird order Passeriformes. Some of the larger species show levels of learned behaviour of a high degree.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Alaudidae|==Larks==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Alaudidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Alaudidae]]
  
[[Lark]]s are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Hirundinidae|==Swallows and Martins==
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[[Lark]]s are small terrestrial birds with often extravagant songs and display flights. Most larks are fairly dull in appearance. Their food is insects and seeds.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Hirundinidae|==Swallows and martins==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Hirundinidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Hirundinidae]]
  
The [[swallow]]s and [[martin (bird)|martin]]s are a group of passerines characterised by their adaptation to aerial feeding.  Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Paridae|==Chickadees and Titmice==
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The [[swallow]]s and [[martin (bird)|martin]]s are a group of passerines characterised by their adaptation to aerial feeding.  Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings, and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Paridae|==Chickadees and titmice==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Paridae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Paridae]]
  
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sittidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sittidae]]
  
[[Nuthatch]]es are small woodland birds.  They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails and powerful bills and feet.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Certhiidae|==Treecreepers ==
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[[Nuthatch]]es are small woodland birds.  They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. Nuthatches have big heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Certhiidae|==Treecreepers ==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Certhiidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Certhiidae]]
  
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The [[kinglet]]s are a small family of birds which resemble the titmice. They are very small insectivorous birds in the genus ''Regulus''. The adults have coloured crowns, giving rise to their name.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Polioptilidae|==Gnatcatchers==
 
The [[kinglet]]s are a small family of birds which resemble the titmice. They are very small insectivorous birds in the genus ''Regulus''. The adults have coloured crowns, giving rise to their name.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Polioptilidae|==Gnatcatchers==
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sylviidae]]
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sylviidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Muscicapidae|==Old World flycatchers==
 
 
Muscicapidae|==Old World flycatchers==
 
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Muscicapidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Turdidae|==Thrushes==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Muscicapidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Turdidae|==Thrushes==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Turdidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Turdidae]]
  
The [[Thrush (bird)|Thrush]]es are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small- to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Timaliidae|==Babblers==
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The [[Thrush (bird)|thrush]]es are a group of passerine birds that occur mainly but not exclusively in the Old World. They are plump, soft plumaged, small- to medium-sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores, often feeding on the ground. Many have attractive songs.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Timaliidae|==Babblers==
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Timaliidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Mimidae|==Mockingbirds and Thrashers==
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Timaliidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Mimidae|==Mockingbirds and thrashers==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Mimidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Mimidae]]
  
The Mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes [[thrasher]]s, [[mockingbird]]s, [[trembler]]s, and the [[New World catbird]]s. These birds are notable for their vocalization, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull grays and browns in their appearance.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Sturnidae|==Starlings==
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The Mimids are a family of passerine birds that includes [[thrasher]]s, [[mockingbird]]s, [[trembler]]s, and the [[New World catbird]]s. These birds are notable for their vocalisation, especially their remarkable ability to mimic a wide variety of birds and other sounds heard outdoors. The species tend towards dull greys and browns in their appearance.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Sturnidae|==Starlings==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sturnidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sturnidae]]
  
 
[[Starling]]s are small- to medium-sized [[Old World]] passerine birds with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and most are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. The plumage of several species is dark with a metallic sheen.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Prunellidae|==Accentors==
 
[[Starling]]s are small- to medium-sized [[Old World]] passerine birds with strong feet. Their flight is strong and direct, and most are very gregarious. Their preferred habitat is fairly open country, and they eat insects and fruit. The plumage of several species is dark with a metallic sheen.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Prunellidae|==Accentors==
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Prunellidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Motacillidae|==Wagtails and Pipits==
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Prunellidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Motacillidae|==Wagtails and pipits==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Motacillidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Motacillidae]]
  
The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the [[wagtail]]s, [[longclaw]]s and [[pipit]]s. They are slender, ground feeding insectivores of open country.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Bombycillidae|==Waxwings==
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The Motacillidae are a family of small passerine birds with medium to long tails. They include the [[wagtail]]s, [[longclaw]]s, and [[pipit]]s. They are slender, ground feeding insectivores of open country.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Bombycillidae|==Waxwings==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Bombycillidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Bombycillidae]]
  
The [[waxwing]]s are a group of passerine birds characterised by soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. In the Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ptilogonatidae|==Silky-flycatchers==
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The [[waxwing]]s are a group of passerine birds characterised by soft silky plumage and unique red tips to some of the wing feathers. In the Bohemian and cedar waxwings, these tips look like sealing wax, and give the group its name. These are arboreal birds of northern forests. They live on insects in summer and berries in winter.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ptilogonatidae|==Silky-flycatchers==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Ptilogonatidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Peucedramidae|==Olive Warbler==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Ptilogonatidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Peucedramidae|==Olive Warbler==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Peucedramidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Parulidae|==Wood-warblers==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Peucedramidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Parulidae|==Wood-warblers==

Latest revision as of 01:18, 10 July 2014


Example: {{Bird list header|dialect=US|family=Anatidae}}

Ducks, geese, and swans

Order: Anseriformes. Family: Anatidae

The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils.

Introduction

This template includes a large amount of heading text that has been throughout hundreds of bird lists. This text has been put in template form for standardization and to make it easier to update.

Usage

Use {{Bird list header|dialect=US|family=Anatidae}} to create a heading for a list of birds (use "GB" for British spelling). If you would like to add an adendum, like to show how many birds are in a region, you may type it in after the template normally. Example: {{Bird list header|dialect=GB|family=Anatidae}} There are 38 Canadian species. An implemented example may be viewed at List of California birds. See /Code for code to copy and paste from and to see a list of currently supported families. The references section can be transcluded like the family headers with {{Bird list header|family=references}}.

Modifying template

Dialects

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Expansion

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References

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Edit button

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