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Passeriformes

KingdomAnimaliaanimal kingdom
- ClassReptiliaturtles, snakes, lizards, and relatives
  - ClassAvesbirds
    Aves: information (1)
    Aves: pictures (2052)
    Aves: specimens (28)
    Aves: sounds (143)
    - OrderPasseriformesperching birds
      Passeriformes: information (1)
      Passeriformes: pictures (805)
      Passeriformes: specimens (3)
      Passeriformes: sounds (88)
      - FamilyAcanthizidaeAustralian warblers
      - FamilyCallaeatidaewattlebirds, wattled crows
      - FamilyCinclosomatidaequail-thrush, whipbird, rail-babblers
      - FamilyClimacteridaeAustralian treecreepers
      - FamilyCnemophilidaesatin birds
      - FamilyCorvidaecrows and jays
        Corvidae: information (1)
        Corvidae: pictures (77)
        Corvidae: specimens (1)
        Corvidae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesAphelocoma californicawestern scrub jay
        Aphelocoma californica: information (1)
        Aphelocoma californica: pictures (3)
        SpeciesCorvus brachyrhynchosAmerican crow
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: information (1)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: pictures (15)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: specimens (1)
        Corvus brachyrhynchos: sounds (1)
        SpeciesCorvus coraxcommon raven
        Corvus corax: information (1)
        Corvus corax: pictures (16)
        Corvus corax: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCyanocitta cristatablue jay
        Cyanocitta cristata: information (1)
        Cyanocitta cristata: pictures (15)
        Cyanocitta cristata: sounds (2)
        SpeciesPica hudsoniablack-billed magpie
        Pica hudsonia: information (1)
        Pica hudsonia: pictures (1)
      - FamilyLaniidaeshrikes
        Laniidae: information (1)
        Laniidae: pictures (9)
        Laniidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesLanius excubitorgreat grey shrike
        Lanius excubitor: information (1)
        SpeciesLanius ludovicianusloggerhead shrike
        Lanius ludovicianus: information (1)
        Lanius ludovicianus: pictures (9)
        Lanius ludovicianus: sounds (1)
      - FamilyVireonidaevireos
        Vireonidae: pictures (5)
        SpeciesVireo gilvuseastern warbling-vireo
        Vireo gilvus: information (1)
        Vireo gilvus: pictures (1)
        SpeciesVireo griseuswhite-eyed vireo
        Vireo griseus: information (1)
        SpeciesVireo olivaceusred-eyed vireo
        Vireo olivaceus: information (1)
        Vireo olivaceus: pictures (2)
        SpeciesVireo philadelphicusPhiladelphia vireo
        Vireo philadelphicus: information (1)
      - FamilyDasyornithidaebristlebirds
      - FamilyOrthonychidaelog-runners or chowchillas
      - FamilyBombycillidaewaxwings and silky flycatchers
        Bombycillidae: information (1)
        Bombycillidae: pictures (13)
        Bombycillidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesBombycilla cedrorumcedar waxwing
        Bombycilla cedrorum: information (1)
        Bombycilla cedrorum: pictures (12)
        Bombycilla cedrorum: sounds (1)
      - FamilyCerthiidaetreecreepers
        Certhiidae: information (1)
        Certhiidae: pictures (2)
        Certhiidae: sounds (2)
        SpeciesCerthia americanabrown creeper
        Certhia americana: information (1)
        Certhia americana: pictures (2)
        Certhia americana: sounds (2)
      - FamilyMimidaemockingbirds and relatives
        Mimidae: information (1)
        Mimidae: pictures (26)
        Mimidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesDumetella carolinensisgray catbird
        Dumetella carolinensis: information (1)
        Dumetella carolinensis: pictures (8)
        Dumetella carolinensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesMimus polyglottosnorthern mockingbird
        Mimus polyglottos: information (1)
        Mimus polyglottos: pictures (9)
        Mimus polyglottos: sounds (3)
        SpeciesToxostoma rufumbrown thrasher
        Toxostoma rufum: information (1)
        Toxostoma rufum: pictures (5)
      - FamilyCardinalidaecardinal, grosbeaks, and relatives
        Cardinalidae: information (1)
        Cardinalidae: pictures (45)
        Cardinalidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesCardinalis cardinalisnorthern cardinal
        Cardinalis cardinalis: information (1)
        Cardinalis cardinalis: pictures (19)
        Cardinalis cardinalis: sounds (4)
        SpeciesPasserina caeruleablue grosbeak
        Passerina caerulea: information (1)
        Passerina caerulea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesPasserina cyaneaindigo bunting
        Passerina cyanea: information (1)
        Passerina cyanea: pictures (5)
        SpeciesPheucticus ludovicianusrose-breasted grosbeak
        Pheucticus ludovicianus: information (1)
      - FamilyEmberizidaesparrows
        Emberizidae: information (1)
        Emberizidae: pictures (104)
        Emberizidae: sounds (6)
        SpeciesAmmodramus henslowiiHenslow's sparrow
        Ammodramus henslowii: information (1)
        SpeciesAmmodramus nelsoniNelson's sharp-tailed sparrow
        Ammodramus nelsoni: information (1)
        SpeciesCalcarius ornatuschestnut-collared longspur
        Calcarius ornatus: information (1)
        SpeciesJunco hyemalisdark-eyed junco
        Junco hyemalis: information (1)
        Junco hyemalis: pictures (20)
        Junco hyemalis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesMelospiza georgianaswamp sparrow
        Melospiza georgiana: information (1)
        Melospiza georgiana: pictures (1)
        SpeciesMelospiza melodiasong sparrow
        Melospiza melodia: information (1)
        Melospiza melodia: pictures (16)
        Melospiza melodia: sounds (4)
        SpeciesSpizella arboreaAmerican tree sparrow
        Spizella arborea: information (1)
        Spizella arborea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesSpizella passerinachipping sparrow
        Spizella passerina: information (1)
        Spizella passerina: pictures (1)
        SpeciesSpizella pusillafield sparrow
        Spizella pusilla: information (1)
        Spizella pusilla: pictures (1)
        SpeciesZonotrichia albicolliswhite-throated sparrow
        Zonotrichia albicollis: information (1)
        Zonotrichia albicollis: pictures (15)
        Zonotrichia albicollis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesZonotrichia querulaHarris's sparrow
        Zonotrichia querula: information (1)
      - FamilyFringillidaefinches
        Fringillidae: information (1)
        Fringillidae: pictures (44)
        Fringillidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCarduelis tristisAmerican goldfinch
        Carduelis tristis: information (1)
        Carduelis tristis: pictures (14)
        SpeciesCarpodacus mexicanushouse finch
        Carpodacus mexicanus: information (1)
        Carpodacus mexicanus: pictures (15)
        Carpodacus mexicanus: sounds (3)
        SpeciesCarpodacus purpureuspurple finch
        Carpodacus purpureus: information (1)
      - FamilyGenera Incertae Sedis (12:69)tanagers and relatives
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): information (2)
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): pictures (19)
        Genera Incertae Sedis (12:69): sounds (5)
        SpeciesPiranga ludovicianawestern tanager
        Piranga ludoviciana: information (1)
        Piranga ludoviciana: pictures (2)
        SpeciesPiranga olivaceascarlet tanager
        Piranga olivacea: information (1)
        Piranga olivacea: pictures (14)
        SpeciesPiranga rubrasummer tanager
        Piranga rubra: information (1)
        Piranga rubra: pictures (2)
        Piranga rubra: sounds (5)
      - FamilyIcteridaeblackbirds
        Icteridae: information (1)
        Icteridae: pictures (79)
        Icteridae: specimens (1)
        Icteridae: sounds (12)
        SpeciesAgelaius phoeniceusred-winged blackbird
        Agelaius phoeniceus: information (1)
        Agelaius phoeniceus: pictures (22)
        Agelaius phoeniceus: sounds (7)
        SpeciesIcterus galbulanorthern oriole
        Icterus galbula: information (1)
        Icterus galbula: pictures (14)
        SpeciesMolothrus aterbrown-headed cowbird
        Molothrus ater: information (2)
        Molothrus ater: pictures (10)
        Molothrus ater: sounds (1)
        SpeciesQuiscalus quisculacommon grackle
        Quiscalus quiscula: information (1)
        Quiscalus quiscula: pictures (5)
        Quiscalus quiscula: specimens (1)
        Quiscalus quiscula: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSturnella magnaeastern meadowlark
        Sturnella magna: information (1)
        Sturnella magna: pictures (4)
        Sturnella magna: sounds (2)
        SpeciesXanthocephalus xanthocephalusyellow-headed blackbird
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: information (1)
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: pictures (10)
        Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus: sounds (1)
      - FamilyParulidaeNew World warblers
        Parulidae: information (1)
        Parulidae: pictures (105)
        Parulidae: sounds (7)
        SpeciesDendroica caerulescensblack-throated blue warbler
        Dendroica caerulescens: information (1)
        Dendroica caerulescens: pictures (1)
        SpeciesDendroica ceruleacerulean warbler
        Dendroica cerulea: information (1)
        Dendroica cerulea: pictures (2)
        SpeciesDendroica coronatayellow-rumped warbler
        Dendroica coronata: information (1)
        Dendroica coronata: pictures (13)
        Dendroica coronata: sounds (2)
        SpeciesDendroica fuscaBlackburnian warbler
        Dendroica fusca: information (1)
        SpeciesDendroica kirtlandiiKirtland's warbler
        Dendroica kirtlandii: information (1)
        Dendroica kirtlandii: pictures (3)
        SpeciesDendroica magnoliamagnolia warbler
        Dendroica magnolia: information (1)
        Dendroica magnolia: pictures (8)
        SpeciesDendroica palmarumpalm warbler
        Dendroica palmarum: information (1)
        Dendroica palmarum: pictures (8)
        SpeciesDendroica pensylvanicachestnut-sided warbler
        Dendroica pensylvanica: information (1)
        Dendroica pensylvanica: pictures (5)
        Dendroica pensylvanica: sounds (1)
        SpeciesDendroica petechiayellow warbler
        Dendroica petechia: information (1)
        Dendroica petechia: pictures (15)
        Dendroica petechia: sounds (4)
        SpeciesDendroica pinuspine warbler
        Dendroica pinus: information (1)
        Dendroica pinus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesDendroica virensblack-throated green warbler
        Dendroica virens: information (1)
        Dendroica virens: pictures (5)
        SpeciesIcteria virensyellow-breasted chat
        Icteria virens: information (1)
        Icteria virens: pictures (1)
        SpeciesMniotilta variablack-and-white warbler
        Mniotilta varia: information (1)
        Mniotilta varia: pictures (7)
        SpeciesOporornis agilisConnecticut warbler
        Oporornis agilis: information (1)
        SpeciesParula americananorthern parula
        Parula americana: information (1)
        SpeciesProtonotaria citreaprothonotary warbler
        Protonotaria citrea: information (1)
        Protonotaria citrea: pictures (4)
        SpeciesSeiurus aurocapillaovenbird
        Seiurus aurocapilla: information (1)
        Seiurus aurocapilla: pictures (5)
        SpeciesSeiurus motacillaLouisiana waterthrush
        Seiurus motacilla: information (1)
        Seiurus motacilla: pictures (2)
        SpeciesSetophaga ruticillaAmerican redstart
        Setophaga ruticilla: information (1)
        SpeciesVermivora chrysopteragolden-winged warbler
        Vermivora chrysoptera: information (1)
        SpeciesVermivora peregrinaTennessee warbler
        Vermivora peregrina: information (1)
        Vermivora peregrina: pictures (1)
        SpeciesVermivora pinusblue-winged warbler
        Vermivora pinus: information (1)
        SpeciesWilsonia canadensisCanada warbler
        Wilsonia canadensis: information (1)
        SpeciesWilsonia citrinahooded warbler
        Wilsonia citrina: information (1)
        Wilsonia citrina: pictures (5)
      - FamilyPasseridaesparrows and weavers
        Passeridae: information (1)
        Passeridae: pictures (16)
        Passeridae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesPasser domesticushouse sparrow
        Passer domesticus: information (1)
        Passer domesticus: pictures (16)
        Passer domesticus: sounds (4)
      - FamilyTurdidaerobins, bluebirds, and thrushes
        Turdidae: information (1)
        Turdidae: pictures (49)
        Turdidae: sounds (5)
        SpeciesCatharus guttatushermit thrush
        Catharus guttatus: information (1)
        Catharus guttatus: pictures (11)
        Catharus guttatus: sounds (2)
        SpeciesHylocichla mustelinawood thrush
        Hylocichla mustelina: information (1)
        Hylocichla mustelina: pictures (2)
        Hylocichla mustelina: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSialia sialiseastern bluebird
        Sialia sialis: information (1)
        Sialia sialis: pictures (5)
        SpeciesTurdus migratoriusAmerican robin
        Turdus migratorius: information (1)
        Turdus migratorius: pictures (15)
        Turdus migratorius: sounds (2)
      - FamilyReguliidaekinglets
        Reguliidae: pictures (6)
        SpeciesRegulus calendularuby-crowned kinglet
        Regulus calendula: information (1)
        Regulus calendula: pictures (6)
      - FamilySittidaenuthatches
        Sittidae: information (1)
        Sittidae: pictures (17)
        Sittidae: specimens (1)
        Sittidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesSitta canadensisred-breasted nuthatch
        Sitta canadensis: information (1)
        Sitta canadensis: pictures (5)
        Sitta canadensis: sounds (2)
        SpeciesSitta carolinensiswhite-breasted nuthatch
        Sitta carolinensis: information (1)
        Sitta carolinensis: pictures (7)
        Sitta carolinensis: specimens (1)
        Sitta carolinensis: sounds (1)
        SpeciesSitta pusillabrown-headed nuthatch
        Sitta pusilla: information (1)
      - FamilySturnidaestarlings
        Sturnidae: information (1)
        Sturnidae: pictures (11)
        Sturnidae: sounds (4)
        SpeciesSturnus vulgarisEuropean starling
        Sturnus vulgaris: information (1)
        Sturnus vulgaris: pictures (11)
        Sturnus vulgaris: sounds (4)
      - FamilyTroglodytidaewrens
        Troglodytidae: information (1)
        Troglodytidae: pictures (27)
        Troglodytidae: sounds (13)
        SpeciesCistothorus palustrismarsh wren
        Cistothorus palustris: information (1)
        Cistothorus palustris: pictures (3)
        Cistothorus palustris: sounds (1)
        SpeciesThryothorus ludovicianusCarolina wren
        Thryothorus ludovicianus: information (1)
        Thryothorus ludovicianus: pictures (7)
        SpeciesTroglodytes aedonhouse wren
        Troglodytes aedon: information (1)
        Troglodytes aedon: pictures (10)
        Troglodytes aedon: sounds (12)
      - FamilyAlaudidaelarks
        Alaudidae: information (1)
        Alaudidae: pictures (15)
        Alaudidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEremophila alpestrishorned lark
        Eremophila alpestris: information (1)
        Eremophila alpestris: pictures (15)
        Eremophila alpestris: sounds (1)
      - FamilyHirundinidaeswallows
        Hirundinidae: information (1)
        Hirundinidae: pictures (44)
        Hirundinidae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesHirundo rusticabarn swallow
        Hirundo rustica: information (1)
        Hirundo rustica: pictures (20)
        Hirundo rustica: sounds (3)
        SpeciesProgne subispurple martin
        Progne subis: information (1)
        Progne subis: pictures (2)
        SpeciesRiparia ripariabank swallow
        Riparia riparia: information (1)
        SpeciesTachycineta bicolortree swallow
        Tachycineta bicolor: information (1)
        Tachycineta bicolor: pictures (14)
      - FamilyParidaechickadees
        Paridae: information (1)
        Paridae: pictures (39)
        Paridae: sounds (3)
        SpeciesParus atricapillusblack-capped chickadee
        Parus atricapillus: information (1)
        Parus atricapillus: pictures (14)
        Parus atricapillus: sounds (1)
        SpeciesParus bicolortufted titmouse
        Parus bicolor: information (1)
        Parus bicolor: pictures (14)
        Parus bicolor: sounds (2)
      - FamilyPetroicidaeAustralasian robins
      - FamilyPicathartidaebald crows
      - FamilyPomatostomidaeAustralian babblers
      - FamilyPtilonorhynchidaebowerbirds
      - FamilyTyrannidaetyrant flycatchers
        Tyrannidae: information (1)
        Tyrannidae: pictures (45)
        Tyrannidae: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax flaviventrisyellow-bellied flycatcher
        Empidonax flaviventris: information (1)
        Empidonax flaviventris: pictures (2)
        Empidonax flaviventris: sounds (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax trailliiwillow flycatcher
        Empidonax traillii: information (1)
        SpeciesEmpidonax virescensAcadian flycatcher
        Empidonax virescens: information (1)
        SpeciesMyiarchus cinerascensash-throated flycatcher
        Myiarchus cinerascens: information (1)
        Myiarchus cinerascens: pictures (2)
        SpeciesMyiarchus crinitusgreat crested flycatcher
        Myiarchus crinitus: information (1)
        SpeciesSayornis phoebeeastern phoebe
        Sayornis phoebe: information (1)
        Sayornis phoebe: pictures (15)
        SpeciesTyrannus tyrannuseastern kingbird
        Tyrannus tyrannus: information (1)
        Tyrannus tyrannus: pictures (3)
        SpeciesTyrannus verticaliswestern kingbird
        Tyrannus verticalis: information (1)
        Tyrannus verticalis: pictures (5)

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