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The near passerine bird order Cuculiformes traditionally included three families as below:
- Order Cuculiformes
- Family Musophagidae: turacos and allies
- Family Cuculidae: cuckoos
- Family Opisthocomidae: Hoatzin
However, the taxonomy of this group is now controversial. Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy raises the Musophagidae to an order Musophagiformes, and the Hoatzin continues to be enigmatic. Although the DNA evidence places it with the Cuculiformes, it has structural features inconsistent with that group.
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New Word: order Cuculiformes stands for cuckoos - http://bit.ly/lT0m4 #dictionary
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New Word: order Cuculiformes stands for cuckoos - http://bit.ly/lT0m4 #dictionary
New Word: order Cuculiformes stands for cuckoos - http://bit.ly/lT0m4 #dictionary
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New Word: order Cuculiformes stands for cuckoos - http://bit.ly/lT0m4 #dictionary
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Hoatzin - Relic of Prehistory - Article and photographs of one of the strangest living birds.
Meta Description: [ Hoatzin, one of the strangest living birds, seems to be a link with the first known bird, Archaeopteryx, that became extinct millions of years ago -Article by a film maker Adrian Warren ]
International Touraco Society - Dedicated to the conservation of the rare bird family Musophagidae from Africa, commonly known as Touracos or Turacos.
Meta Description: [ A website dedicated to the conservation of the rare bird family commonly known as Touracos or Turacos. ]
Koekoea, the Long Tailed Cuckoo - Brief account of the New Zealand endemic bird Eudynamys taitensis.
Meta Description: [ Long-tailed cuckoo, Eudynamys taitensis , found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and other useful and interesting information. The bird gallery links to in-depth descriptions of most New Zealand birds. ]
Mangrove Cuckoo (Coccyzus minor) - Identification tips and facts about the migration status, habitat, nesting, and taxonomy of this species.
Meta Description: [ A presentation of bird photographs, songs, identification tips, distribution maps, and life history information for North American birds, and a forum for commentary and discussion on birds. ]
Pipiwharauroa, the Shining Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidas) - Physical description, nesting, migration, and personal observations about this bird.
Meta Description: [ Shining cuckoo, Chrysococcyx lucidas, found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and other useful and interesting information. The bird gallery links to in-depth descriptions of most New Zealand birds. ]
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) - Species account describes this bird's range, habitat, physical appearance, reproduction, and behavior. Includes a photo and sound file.
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