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+ | As defined by Clements (2007), this taxon includes Kingfishers, Todys, Motmots, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Ground-rollers, the [[Cuckoo-Roller]], Hoopoes, Woodhoopoes, and Hornbills<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. | ||
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+ | Recent phylogenetic studies suggest that this order will be split in future. It appears that the Kingfishers, Todys, Motmots, Bee-eaters, Rollers and Ground-Rollers are more closely related to [[Piciformes]] (Woodpeckers and allies) than to the Hornbills and Hoopoes. The [[Cuckoo Roller]] is even more distantly related<sup>[[#References|2]]</sup>. | ||
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+ | # Clements JF. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2008. Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | ||
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+ | # Harshman, John. 2008. ''Land Birds''. Version 27 June 2008 (under construction). [http://tolweb.org/%27Land_Birds%27/26410 http://tolweb.org/%27Land_Birds%27/26410/2008.06.27] in The Tree of Life Web Project, [http://tolweb.org/ http://tolweb.org/] | ||
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Revision as of 11:21, 21 July 2008
Order: Coraciiformes
Description
As defined by Clements (2007), this taxon includes Kingfishers, Todys, Motmots, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Ground-rollers, the Cuckoo-Roller, Hoopoes, Woodhoopoes, and Hornbills1.
Taxonomy
Recent phylogenetic studies suggest that this order will be split in future. It appears that the Kingfishers, Todys, Motmots, Bee-eaters, Rollers and Ground-Rollers are more closely related to Piciformes (Woodpeckers and allies) than to the Hornbills and Hoopoes. The Cuckoo Roller is even more distantly related2.
References
- Clements JF. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2008. Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
- Harshman, John. 2008. Land Birds. Version 27 June 2008 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/%27Land_Birds%27/26410/2008.06.27 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/
Subcategories
This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total.