Orders in class aves.

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Orders in class aves

Bird Characteristics Feathers Lay eggs Light bones for flight Endothermic – warm blooded

Struthioniformes Ostriches emus kiwis allies

Ostrich

Emu

Kiwi

Sphenisciformes Penguins

Pelecaniformes

Ciconiiformes Storks

Phoenicopteriformes Flamingos

Gruiformes Cranes

columbiformes Pigeons and doves

Falconiformes Falcons, eagles, hawks

Galliformes fowl

Psittaciformes parrots

Charadriformes Gulls, plovers

Anseriformes Waterfowl

Strigiformes owls

piciformes woodpeckers

Apodoformes Humming birds

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