Charadriiformes

order of birds

Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 350 species. It has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiformes live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals. However, some are pelagic (sea birds), some occupy deserts, and a few are found in thick forest.

Charadriiformes
Temporal range: Late Cretaceous-Recent, 75–0 Ma
Masked Lapwing (Vanellus miles)
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Charadriiformes

Huxley, 1867
Families

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Families in taxonomic order

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This is a list of the charadriiform families, presented in taxonomic order.