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Charadriiformes

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Order Charadriiformes

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Estonia Charadriiformes camera 2017-08-05 --9:43

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Estonia Charadriiformes camera 2017-08-05 --9:51

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Estonia Charadriiformes camera 2017 08 04 - a lot of Birds

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Charadriiformes

Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 350 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most Charadriiformes live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), some occupy deserts and a few are found in thick forest.
    • Taxonomy, systematics and evolution