Pelecaniformes, Accipitriformes, Charadriiformes, Falconiformes, Note: Falcons split out from hawks and eagles; Herons are now in Pelecaniformes
Erich D. Jarvis et al. Science 2014; 346:1320-1331
Columbidae and passeridae within neoaves not supported as monophyletic Columbidae and passeridae within neoaves not supported as monophyletic. Radiation from crown birds during KT mass extinction.
Prum et al, 2015, Nature
Distributions Frigates Albatrosses Alcids
Unique Morphologies
Well Equipped Hunters Tomial Tooth of falcon
Toes vs. Tarsi
Basic Changes in Form Reflect Hunting Modes
RSD
Raptors Space out
Displays
Movements
Learning
Conservation Issues
More Conservation Issues
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