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In this list of birds by common name 11,278 extant and recently extinct (since 1500) bird species are recognised. [1] Species marked with a "†" are extinct. Contents
In total there are about 11,000 species of birds described as of 2024, [1] though one estimate of the real number places it at almost 20,000. [2] The order passerines (perching birds) alone accounts for well over 5,000 species. Taxonomy is very fluid in the age of DNA analysis, so comments are made where appropriate, and all numbers are ...
The taxonomic treatment [3] (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) used in the accompanying bird lists adheres to the conventions of the AOS's (2019) Check-list of North American Birds, the recognized scientific authority on the taxonomy and nomenclature of North America birds.
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For species found in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) used in the list are those of the AOS, the recognized scientific authority on the taxonomy and nomenclature of North and Middle American birds.
Huskies can have brown or blue eyes, but Malamutes always have dark brown eyes. While these two breeds may look similar on the surface, there are several key characteristics that can help you tell ...
The new names will aim to be more descriptive either about the birds' habitats or physical characteristics. This comes as part of a broader push in science, the AOS said, and to create a more ...
This category lists families of birds. Only scientific names should be listed here; for categorization by English names, use Category:Birds by common name . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Families of Aves .