Anseriformes
Ducks, Geese, and relatives
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Donne-Goussé, C., Laudet V., Hanni C. 2002. A molecular phylogeny of Anseriformes based on mitochondrial DNA analysis. Mol. Phylogenet. Evol. 23:339-356.
Ericson, P. G. P. 1997. Systematic relationships of the Palaeogene family Presbyornithidae (Aves: Anseriformes). Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 121:429-483.
Livezey, B. C. 1997. A phylogenetic analysis of basal Anseriformes, the fossil Presbyornis, and the interordinal relationships of waterfowl. Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 121:361-428.
Livezey, B. C. 1997. A phylogenetic classification of waterfowl (Aves: Anseriformes), including selected fossil species. Ann. Carnegie Mus. 66:455-494.
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| Scientific Name | Anhima cornuta |
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| Location | Loreto, Peru |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | Horned screamer Anhima cornuta |
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| Copyright | © 2006 Pierre Pouliquin |
| Scientific Name | Netta rufina |
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| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Sex | Male |
| Source | DSCF2081 |
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| Copyright | © 2006 Wascally Weasel |
| Scientific Name | Anseranas semipalmata |
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| Location | Anbangbang, Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | _MG_1438-australia-kakadu-bird-trip-magpie-geese-anbangbang-billabong |
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| Copyright | © 2007 Ewen Bell |
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