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Anseriformes

Ducks, Geese, and relatives

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Containing group: Galloanserae

Other Names for Anseriformes

References

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
Location Loreto, Peru
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Horned screamer Anhima cornuta
Source Collection Flickr
Image Use creative commons This media file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License - Version 2.0.
Copyright © 2006 Pierre Pouliquin
Scientific Name Netta rufina
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Sex Male
Source DSCF2081
Source Collection Flickr
Image Use creative commons This media file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License - Version 2.0.
Copyright © 2006 Wascally Weasel
Scientific Name Anseranas semipalmata
Location Anbangbang, Billabong, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source _MG_1438-australia-kakadu-bird-trip-magpie-geese-anbangbang-billabong
Source Collection Flickr
Image Use creative commons This media file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License - Version 2.0.
Copyright © 2007 Ewen Bell
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