Getting to Know Birds: A Family Gathering

Each bird family carries a unique tale of evolution, habitat, and behavior. From the majestic raptors to the enchanting songbirds, discover each family in our in-depth guides below to start learning more.

Acanthizidae

Australian warblers

Acanthizidae
Accipitridae

Hawks and Eagles

Accipitridae
Alcidae

Auks

Alcidae
Anatidae

Ducks, Geese, Swans

Anatidae
Artamidae

Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies

Artamidae
Bombycillidae

Waxwings

Bombycillidae
Cacatuidae

Cockatoos

Cacatuidae
Cardinalidae

Cardinals

Cardinalidae
Casuariidae

Cassowaries

Casuariidae
Cathartidae

New world vultures

Cathartidae
Charadriidae

Plovers

Charadriidae
Columbidae

Pigeons & Doves

Columbidae
Corvidae

Crows and Jays

Corvidae
Diomedeidae

Albatrosses

Diomedeidae
Dromaiidae

Emus

Dromaiidae
Emberizidae

Old World Buntings

Emberizidae
Estrildidae

Estrildidae
Falconidae

Falconidae
Fringillidae

Finches

Fringillidae
Gaviidae

Loons/Divers

Gaviidae
Gruidae

Cranes

Gruidae
Hirundinidae

Swallows and martins

Hirundinidae
Icteridae

New World blackbirds

Icteridae
Laridae

Laridae
Lybiidae

Lybiidae
Megalaimidae

Megalaimidae
Meliphagidae

Honeyeaters

Meliphagidae
Mimidae

Mockingbirds and thrashers

Mimidae
Mohouidae

Mohouas

Mohouidae
Motacillidae

Pipits and Wagtails

Motacillidae

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