Contents

Introduction

Notes about the Species Accounts

Bird Topography and Terms

Nonpasserines

Geese, Ducks (Family Anatidae)

Quail (Family Odontophoridae)

Pheasants, Grouse, Turkeys (Family Phasianidae)

Grebes (Family Podicipedidae)

Flamingos (Family Phoenicopteridae)

Pigeons, Doves (Family Columbidae)

Cukoos (Family Cuculidae)

Nightjars, Nighthawks (Family Caprimulgidae)

Swifts (Family Apodidae)

Hummingbirds (Family Trochilidae)

Limpkin (Family Aramidae)

Rails, Coots (Family Rallidae)

Cranes (Family Gruidae)

Avocets, Stilts (Family Recurvirostridae)

Oystercatchers (Family Haematopodidae)

Plovers (Family Charadriidae)

Sandpipers (Family Scolopacidae)

Gulls, Terns (Family Laridae)

Tropicbirds (Family Phaethontidae)

Loons (Family Gaviidae)

Storks (Family Ciconiidae)

Frigatebirds (Family Fregatidae)

Gannets (Family Sulidae)

Cormorants (Family Phalacrocoracidae)

Anhinga (Family Anhingadae)

Pelicans (Family Pelecanidae)

Herons, Egrets (Family Ardeidae)

Ibises, Spoonbills (Family Threskiornithidae)

New World Vultures (Family Cathartidae)

Osprey (Family Pandionidae)

Raptors (Family Accipitridae)

Barn Owl (Family Tytonidae)

Typical Owls (Family Strigidae)

Kingfishers (Family Alcedinidae)

Woodpeckers (Family Picidae)

Falcons (Family Falconidae)

Parrots (Family Psittacidae)

Passerines

Tyrant Flycatchers (Family Tyrannidae)

Shrikes (Family Laniidae)

Vireos (Family Vireonidae)

Jays, Crows (Family Corvidae)

Swallows (Family Hirundinidae)

Chickadees, Titmice (Family Paridae)

Nuthatches (Family Sittidae)

Wrens (Family Troglodytidae)

Gnatcatchers (Family Polioptilidae)

Bulbuls (Family Pycnonotidae)

Kinglets (Family Regulidae)

Thrushes (Family Turdidae)

Mockingbirds, Catbirds, Thrashers (Family Mimidae)

Starlings (Family Sturnidae)

Waxwings (Family Bombycillidae)

Old World Sparrows (Family Passeridae)

Finches (Family Fringillidae)

Sparrows (Family Passerelidae)

Blackbirds, Grackles, Orioles (Family Icteridae)

Wood-Warblers (Family Parulidae)

Cardinals, Tanagers, Grosbeaks, Buntings (Family Cardinalidae)

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