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Ciconiiformes

Ciconiiformes

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A group of long-legged birds like herons and storks that live in marshes
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪkəˈnɪfɔːrmiːz/
  • Specialized
: Ciconiiformes
  • Herons and storks are both members of the order Ciconiiformes.

Examples

  • The Ciconiiformes are found in marshes and wetlands around the world.

  • The Ciconiiformes are known for their long legs and bills.

  • Scientists debated the classification of flamingos within the Ciconiiformes.

  • Did you know that Ciconiiformes include flamingos and herons?

  • Herons and storks are both members of the order Ciconiiformes.

  • The Ciconiiformes are known for their long legs and bills.

  • Scientists debated the classification of flamingos within the Ciconiiformes.

Surface Forms

Ciconiiformes singular
Ciconiiformes plural

Etymology

Ciconiiformes comes from the Latin root ciconi- meaning 'stork' and the ending -iformes meaning 'in the shape of', like in uniform. So the name literally means 'stork-shaped' and is used for long-legged, marsh birds such as herons, storks, flamingos and ibises.