The order Charadriiformes encompasses a diverse group of birds, including shorebirds, gulls, terns, and auks. They are found worldwide, often in habitats near water, such as coastlines, wetlands, and lakes. Charadriiformes show remarkable adaptations for life in aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, including specialized feeding strategies and breeding behaviors.
- Includes shorebirds, gulls, terns, and auks.
- Distributed globally, mainly in aquatic and coastal habitats.
- Exhibit diverse feeding modes and advanced locomotion.
- Recognized for their ecological importance in many ecosystems.
Shorebirds, gulls, terns, and auks are all members of Charadriiformes.
Charadriiformes primarily inhabit aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.
Distinctive features include variable bill shapes, specialized feet, and complex vocalizations.