Gruiformes is an order of birds, the name meaning crane-form, containing a considerable number of living and extinct families with a widespread geographical distribution. Historically defined broadly, the order has been narrowed considerably by modern classification, with cranes and rails remaining among its most prominent living families.
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Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Defining CharacteristicsAn order containing a considerable number of living and extinct bird families, with a widespread geographical diversity; Gruiform means crane form. 2 Classification
Living or Extinct Gruiformes
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Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ25557, descriptionView the Source 2. Gruiformes (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section, first sentence
The Gruiformes are an order containing a considerable number of living and extinct bird families, with a widespread geographical diversity.
Lead section, second sentence
Gruiform means ‘crane form’.
View the Source Wikidata: Gruiformes
Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life- Parent Taxon Of: Sandhill Crane
- Parent Taxon Of: Whooping Crane
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