Charadriiformes are an order of birds that consists of 19 families, including; Alcidae(auks, murres, and puffins), Laridae(gulls, terns, and skimmers), and Scolopacidae(sandpipers and allies). Physical Characteristics This order is a varied collection of birds linked by similarities in bodily features; including their skeletons, plumage, and developmental patterns.  Distribution and Habitat This order is worldwide in … Continue reading Charadriiformes