18 Types of Bird Discovered in U.S.

As an avid bird, most likely you know that these winged creatures belong to the class Aves of the animal kingdom. But you know that there are about 10,000 species of birds in the world and that all 10,000 are grouped into 30 major types of birds? Or that out of this number, only 900 species live in the U.S.? It's true. As a matter of fact, migrant and year-round species present in the United States is divided into 18 large orders.

Here are the 18 largest U.S. orders, and some species belonging to each order.

1. Pockets - loon 

2. Podicipedidae - Grebe 

3. Procellariiformes - sharwaters, Strom Storm-petrel, albatross 

4. Pelecaniformes - pelicans, cormorants 

5. Ciconiiformes - herons 

6. Anseriformes - geese, ducks, swans 

7. Falconiformes - Falcons, eagles, vultures, and hawks 

8. Galliformes - turkey, Chachalacas grouse, quail 

9. Gruiformes - rails 

10. Charadriiformes - Ryler, terns and gulls, and Plover 

11. Cuculiformes - Roadrunners, Cuckoos 

12. Caprimulgiformes - Nighthawks 

13. Columbiformes - pigeons, doves 

14. STRIGIFORMES - owls 

15. Sailers - hummingbirds, Swifts 

16. Coraciiformes - kingflisher 

17. Piciformes - woodpeckers 

18. Passeriformes - all seated species

About half of all North American species are Passeriformes. Sparrows, cardinals, finches, crows, warblers, jays, and the like are collectively known as passerines. They are the species most often sees slowdown in the backyard feeders or flying around residential areas.

If you have only just begun Birding, odds you've seen many of the species belonging to the Order Passeriformes visit your garden or in the neighbor's backyard. But do not stop at getting to know only passerines. Set your sights on seeing other types of birds! From the wing shape to size to conduct, they will fascinate you!