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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
Falconidae is a family of diurnal birds of prey and includes caracaras, laughing falcon, forest falcons, falconets, pygmy falcons, falcons and kestrels.They are small to medium-sized birds of prey, ranging in size from the black-thighed falconet, which can weigh as little as 35 grams (1.2 oz), to the gyrfalcon, which can weigh as much as 1,735 grams (61.2 oz).
Pages in category "Game birds" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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.
Most terns hunt fish by diving but some pick insects off the surface of fresh water. Terns are generally long-lived birds, with several species known to live in excess of 30 years. Skimmers are a small family of tropical tern-like birds. They have an elongated lower mandible which they use to feed by flying low over the water surface and ...
Galliformes / ˌ ɡ æ l ɪ ˈ f ɔːr m iː z / is an order of heavy-bodied ground-feeding birds that includes turkeys, chickens, quail, and other landfowl.Gallinaceous birds, as they are called, are important in their ecosystems as seed dispersers and predators, and are often reared by humans for their meat and eggs, or hunted as game birds.
The practice of keeping and training any bird of prey is called “falconry” no matter the species of bird. Hawks are often used in the sport, as are other birds. Seen from a distance in the ...
Falcon Falcon Orange Neck: Falcon that kills Brovkin and his mate. [10] [11] Grand Duke of Owls Owl: Rock-A-Doodle: An evil magical owl, who took over the farm, caused the storm, and humiliate Chanticleer Golden Eagle Golden eagle: The Boy Who Saw The Wind: Gold Nugget Snowy owl Wild Kratts: A snowy owl who first appears in the episode Snowy ...