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Anseriformes

Anseriformes

9.9
A group of water birds like ducks and swans with webbed feet and flat bills
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.sər.ɪˈfɔːr.miːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The fossil record indicates that Anseriformes have a long evolutionary history dating back millions of years.

Examples

  • Swans, which belong to the Anseriformes, are known for their graceful appearance and distinctive calls.

  • The Anseriformes order includes many species of waterfowl.

  • Scientists have observed that members of the Anseriformes are highly adapted to aquatic environments.

  • Did you know that Anseriformes are known for their migratory behavior?

  • Many species in the order Anseriformes are known for their migratory behavior, traveling long distances during seasonal changes.

  • Ducks and geese are both members of the Anseriformes order, easily recognized by their webbed feet.

  • Birdwatchers often enjoy observing the various species within Anseriformes, particularly during the spring migration.

Surface Forms

Anseriformes singular
Anseriformes plural

Etymology

Anseriformes comes from the Latin anser meaning 'goose' and the ending -iformes meaning 'shape' or 'form', like in uniform. So Anseriformes names birds that are 'goose-shaped', which is why ducks, geese, and swans are in this group.