Aves is the Latin name for the birds. Which are feathered, winged, two legged, warm-blooded, egg-laying, vertebrates who scientists say are related to reptiles.
PALEOGNATHAE
These birds are flightless and rely on speed and kicking to fend off predators. One of the main factors in their classification is there jaw which gives the order its name 'old jaw'. Some examples include the ostrich, which is a flightless bird that lives in africa and has a long featherless neck and black and white body, and the Rhea, which is a medium sized grey flightless bird with a pointed beak and arched back.
These birds are flightless and rely on speed and kicking to fend off predators. One of the main factors in their classification is there jaw which gives the order its name 'old jaw'. Some examples include the ostrich, which is a flightless bird that lives in africa and has a long featherless neck and black and white body, and the Rhea, which is a medium sized grey flightless bird with a pointed beak and arched back.
SPHENISCIDAE
Also flightless these predominately marine animals are characterized by short legs, thick bodies and compressed flipper like wings. They usually eat a fish based diet and live on the coasts of the southern continents such as Africa and Australia. Some examples are the Emperor Penguin, this penguin is much larger than most penguins and lives in antartica and eats a diet of mostly fish, and the Snares Penguin, which is a smaller penguin that lives in New Zealand and gets its name form the coastal island's it mates on.
Also flightless these predominately marine animals are characterized by short legs, thick bodies and compressed flipper like wings. They usually eat a fish based diet and live on the coasts of the southern continents such as Africa and Australia. Some examples are the Emperor Penguin, this penguin is much larger than most penguins and lives in antartica and eats a diet of mostly fish, and the Snares Penguin, which is a smaller penguin that lives in New Zealand and gets its name form the coastal island's it mates on.
ANATIDAE
unlike the previous two birds these birds fit more of the stereotypical bird image, in other words they can fly and are relatively small. These birds have a flat bill, plump body, webbed feet, and are waterbirds. They can be found almost anywhere except deserts and the arctic/antarctic. Two examples are the Black Swan, a bird that is black with a red bill and lives in Australia and New Zealand and the Madagascar Pochard, a small brown duck found on Madagascar in only one lake although they were once more widespread but were thought to be extinct.
unlike the previous two birds these birds fit more of the stereotypical bird image, in other words they can fly and are relatively small. These birds have a flat bill, plump body, webbed feet, and are waterbirds. They can be found almost anywhere except deserts and the arctic/antarctic. Two examples are the Black Swan, a bird that is black with a red bill and lives in Australia and New Zealand and the Madagascar Pochard, a small brown duck found on Madagascar in only one lake although they were once more widespread but were thought to be extinct.
FALCONIDAE
These birds are predatory medium to small sized birds that are classified by a hooked bill and talons, and as you can tell by the name are Falcons. They are also found almost over the whole earth except Antarctica. Examples include the Black Falcon, a very common falcon in Australia that is dark brown too soot black with younger birds being slightly darker and the White-Rumped Pygmy Falcon, a native of indochina and males and females look different as seen in the photo with the female on the branch and the male flying.
These birds are predatory medium to small sized birds that are classified by a hooked bill and talons, and as you can tell by the name are Falcons. They are also found almost over the whole earth except Antarctica. Examples include the Black Falcon, a very common falcon in Australia that is dark brown too soot black with younger birds being slightly darker and the White-Rumped Pygmy Falcon, a native of indochina and males and females look different as seen in the photo with the female on the branch and the male flying.
ACCIPITRIDAE
The hawks, eagles and vultures are set apart by keen vision, broad wings, hooked bills, curved claws and powerful feet. These are the kings of the skies with huge wingspans and incredible power can pick up dogs, goats and other animals. Some examples are the Golden Eagle, a large bird species that has amazing eye sight sharp talons and powerful wide wings and Indian White Backed Vulture, a scavenger bird that has a light grey back and white belly and a black face and wing tips .
The hawks, eagles and vultures are set apart by keen vision, broad wings, hooked bills, curved claws and powerful feet. These are the kings of the skies with huge wingspans and incredible power can pick up dogs, goats and other animals. Some examples are the Golden Eagle, a large bird species that has amazing eye sight sharp talons and powerful wide wings and Indian White Backed Vulture, a scavenger bird that has a light grey back and white belly and a black face and wing tips .
PICIDAE
This order of birds consists of woodpeckers. Which are small to large birds with 4-3 long toes, a long tail and barbed bills. They are found all over the world except in desert areas and extreme cold. These high flyers also have a long tongue and strong central feathers. Some Picidaes are the Eurasian Wryneck and the Tullberg's woodpecker, a small woodpecker that lives mostly in Africa with a red top to its head.
This order of birds consists of woodpeckers. Which are small to large birds with 4-3 long toes, a long tail and barbed bills. They are found all over the world except in desert areas and extreme cold. These high flyers also have a long tongue and strong central feathers. Some Picidaes are the Eurasian Wryneck and the Tullberg's woodpecker, a small woodpecker that lives mostly in Africa with a red top to its head.
RAMPHASTIDAE
Ramphastidaes, more commonly known as toucans, are medium sized birds with large beaks and long tails. They live across upper south america and central america. They are highly colorful and live mostly in the tropical forests especially in Amazonia. Some examples are the toco toucan, also called the common toucan is the most popular and largest toucan species and is found in most of south america and the Ivory billed acari a lesser known acari that lives in moist lowlands in south america..
Ramphastidaes, more commonly known as toucans, are medium sized birds with large beaks and long tails. They live across upper south america and central america. They are highly colorful and live mostly in the tropical forests especially in Amazonia. Some examples are the toco toucan, also called the common toucan is the most popular and largest toucan species and is found in most of south america and the Ivory billed acari a lesser known acari that lives in moist lowlands in south america..
PASSERIFORMES
Also known as perching birds these are your classic backyard birds and they compose the largest order of birds. Whether telling its spring or queuing in winter these small birds usually come with a song that helps distinguish the bird, the song is made by a unique set of muscles in the birds throat. One example is the Common Raven a larger all black bird that can live to be 21 in the wild, another one is the American Robin which is one of the most common birds in north america and is named after the European robin because of its orange breast however the two aren't closely related.
Also known as perching birds these are your classic backyard birds and they compose the largest order of birds. Whether telling its spring or queuing in winter these small birds usually come with a song that helps distinguish the bird, the song is made by a unique set of muscles in the birds throat. One example is the Common Raven a larger all black bird that can live to be 21 in the wild, another one is the American Robin which is one of the most common birds in north america and is named after the European robin because of its orange breast however the two aren't closely related.