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Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Phalacrocoracidae]]
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Phalacrocoracidae]]
  
Cormorants are medium-to-large aquatic birds, usually with mainly dark plumage and areas of coloured skin on the face. The bill is long, thin, and sharply hooked. Their feet are four-toed and webbed, a distinguishing feature among the Pelecaniformes order.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Anhingidae|==[[Darter]]s==
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Cormorants are medium to large aquatic birds, usually with mainly dark plumage and areas of coloured skin on the face. The bill is long, thin, and sharply hooked. Their feet are four-toed and webbed, a distinguishing feature among the Pelecaniformes order.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Anhingidae|==[[Darter]]s==
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Anhingidae]]
 
Order: [[Pelecaniformes]]. Family: [[Anhingidae]]
  
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Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ardeidae]]
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ardeidae]]
  
The family Ardeidae contains the herons, egrets, and bitterns. Herons and Egrets are medium to large sized wadng 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|==[[Ibis|Ibises]] and [[Spoonbill]]s==
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The family Ardeidae contains the herons, egrets, and bitterns. 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|==[[Ibis|Ibises]] and [[Spoonbill]]s==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Threskiornithidae]] |}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ciconiidae|==[[Stork]]s==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Threskiornithidae]] |}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Ciconiidae|==[[Stork]]s==
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ciconiidae]]
 
Order: [[Ciconiiformes]]. Family: [[Ciconiidae]]
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Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Rallidae]]
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Rallidae]]
  
Rallidae is a large family of small-to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. The most typical family members occupy dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Aramidae|==[[Limpkin]]s==
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Rallidae is a large family of small- to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. The most typical family members occupy dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Aramidae|==[[Limpkin]]s==
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Aramidae]]
 
Order: [[Gruiformes]]. Family: [[Aramidae]]
  
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Charadriidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Charadriidae]]
  
The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small-to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Haematopodidae|==[[Oystercatcher]]s==
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The family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. They are small- to medium-sized birds with compact bodies, short, thick necks and long, usually pointed, wings. They are found in open country worldwide, mostly in habitats near water, although there are some exceptions.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Haematopodidae|==[[Oystercatcher]]s==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Haematopodidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Haematopodidae]]
  
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Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Scolopacidae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Scolopacidae]]
  
The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small-to medium-sized shorebirds including the Sandpipers, Curlews, Godwits, Shanks, Tattlers, Woodcocks, Snipes, Dowitchers and Phalaropes. 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|==[[Pratincole]]s==
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The Scolopacidae are a large diverse family of small- to medium-sized shorebirds including the Sandpipers, Curlews, Godwits, Shanks, Tattlers, Woodcocks, Snipes, Dowitchers and Phalaropes. 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|==[[Pratincole]]s==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Glareolidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laridae|==[[Skua]]s, [[Gull]]s, [[Tern]]s, and [[Skimmer]]s==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Glareolidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laridae|==[[Skua]]s, [[Gull]]s, [[Tern]]s, and [[Skimmer]]s==
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Laridae]]
 
Order: [[Charadriiformes]]. Family: [[Laridae]]
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Family: [[Cerylidae]]  
 
Family: [[Cerylidae]]  
  
Kingfishers are medium sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Picidae|==[[Woodpecker]]s, [[Sapsucker]]s, and [[Flicker (bird)|Flicker]]s==
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Kingfishers are medium-sized birds with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs, and stubby tails.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Picidae|==[[Woodpecker]]s, [[Sapsucker]]s, and [[Flicker (bird)|Flicker]]s==
 
Order: [[Piciformes]]
 
Order: [[Piciformes]]
 
Family: [[Picidae]]
 
Family: [[Picidae]]
  
Woodpeckers 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 flycatcher]]s==
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Woodpeckers 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 flycatcher]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Tyrannidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Tyrannidae]]
  
Tyrant flycatchers are Passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America.  They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds.  Most, but not all, are rather plain. As the name implies, most are insectivorous.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laniidae|==[[Shrike]]s==
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Tyrant flycatchers are Passerine birds which occur throughout North and South America.  They superficially resemble the Old World flycatchers, but are more robust with stronger bills. They do not have the sophisticated vocal capabilities of the songbirds.  Most, but not all, are rather plain. As the name implies, most are insectivorous.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Laniidae|==[[Shrike]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Laniidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Laniidae]]
  
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Vireonidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Vireonidae]]
  
The vireos 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|==[[Jay]]s, [[Crow]]s, [[Magpie]]s, and [[Raven]]s==
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The vireos 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|==[[Jay]]s, [[Crow]]s, [[Magpie]]s, and [[Raven]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Corvidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Corvidae]]
  
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Turdidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Turdidae]]
  
The Thrushes 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|==[[Babbler]]s==
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The Thrushes 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|==[[Babbler]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Timaliidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Mimidae|==[[Mockingbird]]s and [[Thrasher]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Timaliidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Mimidae|==[[Mockingbird]]s and [[Thrasher]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Mimidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Mimidae]]
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sturnidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Sturnidae]]
  
Starlings 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|==[[Accentor]]s==
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Starlings 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|==[[Accentor]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Prunellidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Motacillidae|==[[Wagtail]]s and [[Pipit]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Prunellidae]]|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Motacillidae|==[[Wagtail]]s and [[Pipit]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Motacillidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Motacillidae]]
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Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Thraupidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Thraupidae]]
  
The tanagers are a large group of small-to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. Many species are brightly coloured. They are seedeaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Emberizidae|==[[American sparrow]]s, [[Towhee]]s, [[Junco]]s, and [[Longspur]]s==
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The tanagers are a large group of small- to medium-sized passerine birds restricted to the New World, mainly in the tropics. Many species are brightly coloured. They are seedeaters, but their preference tends towards fruit and nectar. Most have short, rounded wings.|}}{{ #ifeq: {{{family}}}|Emberizidae|==[[American sparrow]]s, [[Towhee]]s, [[Junco]]s, and [[Longspur]]s==
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Emberizidae]]
 
Order: [[Passeriformes]]. Family: [[Emberizidae]]
  

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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

If you wish to modify some of the text for a particular dialect of English, replace the text with {{#switch: {{{dialect}}}| US = color| GB = colour| #default = color}}. More dialects can be added if necessary. The last word, "color", in this example is the default in case the parameter "dialect" is not specified. It will be best to keep the default standardized to one dialect, so US will be used (not that it matters if you specify the dialect when using the template).

Expansion

More families of birds may be added and of course existing entries can be changed and expanded; just carefully follow the format already in place. If a family is added, please add the family to /Code in taxonomic order.

References

It is probably a good idea to reference the text now. Since some families will not be transcluded to each page and because references are likely to be duplicated, using the Harvard referencing system is probably best. In-text citation can be done in the form (Hocking 2006) and the full citation can be given in a references section.

Edit button

The section edit button has been disabled because of an inherent limitation of using parser functions on headings. The magic word to disable those buttons is a part of the duck family. It is assumed that all pages will include ducks, but if they don't, the magic word can be added to another section too.

Assistance

You may ask User:Basar or others for assistance if you would like some part of this template added or expanded and do not know how to yourself.