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<img src="/icons/binoculars_gray.svg" alt="/icons/binoculars_gray.svg" width="40px" /> For easier grouping, this checklist does not use the most detailed classification of birds as tags. This is mainly to avoid over-grouping or creating categories of one (such as for the Osprey), since this checklist is for a limited geographical location. If you’d like to add additional classifications, please do so by adding to the Tags properties in the main database.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Perching birds Perching birds, also known as passerines, are the largest order of birds and are characterized by their ability to perch. They have a specialized foot structure that allows them to grip tightly onto branches, enabling them to sit upright with ease. This group encompasses a wide variety of species, including both songbirds and non-songbirds. Perching birds can be found all over the world in a multitude of habitats, and they display a vast array of sizes, colors, and behaviors.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Songbirds Songbirds are characterized by their vocal abilities and are among the most diverse group of birds. They possess a specialized vocal organ known as the syrinx, which enables them to produce a wide variety of sounds and melodies. Songbirds are typically small to medium-sized, and many species are brightly colored. They are found all over the world and include familiar species such as sparrows, finches, and canaries.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/dialogue_gray.svg" alt="/icons/dialogue_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Is there a difference between Songbirds and Perching birds? Yes, there is a difference between perching birds and songbirds. All songbirds are perching birds, but not all perching birds are songbirds. The term "perching birds" refers to a large group of birds with a specific foot design that allows them to grasp branches and sit upright. This group includes a variety of species, including but not limited to songbirds. Songbirds, on the other hand, are a subgroup of perching birds characterized by their complex vocal abilities.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Flycatchers Flycatchers are a group of birds known for their unique hunting method. They typically sit on a perch and fly out to catch insects in mid-air, hence the name 'flycatcher'. These birds have broad, flat beaks which are ideal for catching insects. They are generally small to medium-sized birds, and many species have distinctive crests or eye-rings. Flycatchers are found across the globe, with many species inhabiting forests, open woodland, and scrublands.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Warblers Warblers are a diverse group of small, often brightly colored birds known for their distinctive and melodious songs. These are typically slender birds with longish tails and short, thin beaks, a design well-suited for their primary insectivorous diet. Their behavior is primarily arboreal, often seen flitting about in the tree canopy in search of insects. They exhibit a wide range of plumage colors and patterns, and many species undergo dramatic changes in appearance between seasons. Many warblers are migratory, undertaking long-distance travels between their breeding and wintering grounds.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Ducks Ducks are a type of waterfowl, known for their ability to float on water due to their light, hollow bones and waterproof feathers. They have a broad, flat beak, and webbed feet which make them excellent swimmers. Ducks are found worldwide and are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of food sources ranging from aquatic plants to small invertebrates. They are generally smaller than other waterfowl such as geese and swans.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Grebes A grebe is not a duck! Grebes are a unique group of waterfowl known for their distinctive diving abilities and their unusual nesting behavior. Unlike most waterfowl, grebes are excellent divers and swimmers but are rather awkward on land due to their legs being positioned far back on their bodies. They have lobed, not webbed, toes which aid in their underwater propulsion. Grebes are also unusual in that they construct floating nests anchored to aquatic vegetation, unlike many waterfowl that nest on land. Their diet primarily consists of fish and small aquatic invertebrates.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Geese Geese are large water birds that are members of the waterfowl family. They are known for their long necks, webbed feet, and stout bills. Geese are also famous for their migratory patterns, often flying in a "V" shape. They are primarily herbivores, feeding on grass, aquatic vegetation, and grains. Some species of geese have been domesticated and are kept for their meat, eggs, and down feathers.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/feather_gray.svg" alt="/icons/feather_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Gulls Gulls are medium to large seabirds known for their adaptability and wide distribution. They possess a strong, hooked beak and webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers. Gulls are typically gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. Their diet is exceptionally varied and includes fish, invertebrates, and even human waste, reflecting their ability to thrive in diverse habitats, including coastal areas and urban environments. Gulls are also known for their intricate social structure and intelligent behavior, such as tool use and complex communication.
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