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Ciconiiformes - Herons, Storks, Vultures

There are about 127 species of birds in this order found in six families. They live near or on the water and most have long necks, long bills, long legs, and non-webbed feet.

rufous hummingbird

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Ciconiiformes