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Jul 13, 2021 · Learn about many different types of birds from all around the world with photos and interesting facts. Browse an alphabetical index of bird groups, from albatrosses to wrens, and click on any image to find out more.
- Ostriches (Struthioniformes) Ostriches are the giants among our feathered friends, weighing 220 to 350 pounds. They have the largest eyes of any mammal on earth regarding their body ratio and lay the biggest eggs of any type of bird.
- Rheas (Rheiformes) Rheas look like ostriches and are even called South American ostriches. This omnivorous bird type weighs up to 50 pounds, making them the largest South American bird where they are native.
- Kiwis (Apterygiformes) Another flightless type of bird is the New Zealand national bird called a kiwi. These birds are special enough for New Zealanders to be called kiwis.
- Tinamous (Tinamiformes) Tinamous fall into the Palaeognathae types of birds, but they can fly partially, unlike their ostrich, rhea, and kiwi friends.
- Types of Birds With Their Picture, Common Names and Species. Let’s look in detail at many of the wild birds and some domesticated birds that we can see in gardens, forests, parks, and wide-open spaces.
- Sparrows. The scientific name of this bird is Passerellidae. This bird’s name refers to the bird family that all species of sparrows belong to. Sparrows are a small type of brown or gray bird that look like finches.
- Hummingbirds. The scientific name for the hummingbird is Trochilidae and they are some of the smallest birds on the planet. Hummingbirds get their name from sound their wings make, which can flap up to 80 times a second.
- Pigeons. Columbidae is the scientific name for birds commonly called pigeons or doves. There are over 310 species of pigeons divided into 42 genera. The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is one of the first types of bird that was ever domesticated.
- American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Classification: Family: Corvidae. Genus: Corvus. Description: The American Crow is a medium sized bird with sleek, black feathers.
- Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) Classification: Family: Hirundinidae. Genus: Hirundo. Description: The Barn Swallow is a small bird that has a dark blue head and wings.
- Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus) Classification: Family: Troglodytidae. Genus: Campylorhynchus. Description: The Cactus Wren is a smaller bird that has brown spots over a white belly.
- American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea) Classification: Family: Passerellidae. Genus: Spizelloides. Description: The American Tree Sparrow is a small bird that has a gray underside.
- American Goldfinch.
- American Robin.
- Barn Swallow.
- Barred Owl.
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