by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
The Strigiformes, commonly known as owls, are a group of birds that belong to the order Strigiformes. These nocturnal predators are found all over the world except for Antarctica and some remote islands. The family is characterized by large eyes, binaural hearing,...
by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
Passeriformes, commonly known as passerines or perching birds, are one of the largest and most diverse orders of birds in the world. With approximately 6,000 species distributed globally, they make up over half of all bird species on Earth. Passerines are...
by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
Otidiformes is an order of birds that includes bustards, floricans, and korhaans. These birds are known for their distinctive appearance, with long legs and necks, as well as their impressive courtship displays. Despite being found in various parts of the world,...
by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
Opisthocomiformes is an order of birds that comprises a single extant family, Opisthocomidae. Commonly known as hoatzins, these unique and intriguing birds are found in the rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. The taxonomic classification of...
by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
Musophagiformes, also known as the turacos or plantain-eaters, are a group of birds that belong to the order Musophagidae. These birds are primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, where they inhabit forests, woodlands, and savannas. The name...
by avianbird | May 5, 2023 | Orders
Mesitornithiformes is a relatively small and enigmatic order of birds that is endemic to the island of Madagascar. These birds, also referred to as mesites, are known for their distinctive physical features such as long legs, short tails, and robust bodies. Despite...
