Charadriiformes
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 distribution, and are found in almost every terrestrial habitat on earth, and many also occur in marine habitats.
Diet
The birds of the order Charadriiformes eat: snails, mussels, oysters, marine worms, … Continue