La Bird List Lab 1

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1. What family does Anser albifrons, also known as the Greater White-fronted Goose, belong to within the Anseriformes order?

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Anser albifrons belongs to the Anatidae family, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. The other three options are not part of the same family.

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La Bird List Lab 1 is designed for BIOL 4142, focusing on bird identification and classification. This exercise enhances understanding of avian species within a biological context, serving... see moreas a practical application for students in ornithology and related fields. see less

2. What species is classified under the family Odontophoridae within the Galliformes order?

Explanation

The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) belongs to the family Odontophoridae in the Galliformes order. While the Wild Turkey is from the family Phasianidae, the Ring-necked Pheasant is from the family Phasianidae, and the California Quail is from the family Odontophoridae, they are not the species specified under Odontophoridae.

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3. What family does the Black-bellied Whistling Duck belong to?

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The Black-bellied Whistling Duck belongs to the Anatidae family which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Ardeidae refers to herons and egrets, Accipitridae refers to hawks and eagles, and Tyrannidae refers to a family of small passerine birds found only in the Americas.

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4. What is the scientific name for the Fulvous Whistling Duck?

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Anseriformes is the order of birds that includes ducks, geese, and swans. Anatidae is the family within Anseriformes that includes ducks, geese, and swans. Dendrocygna bicolor, also known as the Fulvous Whistling Duck, is a species of duck belonging to the Anatidae family.

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5. What is the scientific name for the Wild Turkey?

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Meleagris gallopavo is the scientific name specifically for the Wild Turkey, while Gallus gallus is the domestic chicken, Anas platyrhynchos is the Mallard duck, and Columba livia is the Rock Pigeon.

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6. What family does the Tundra Swan belong to in the Anseriformes order?

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Anatidae is the family to which ducks, geese, and swans belong. Tundra Swan is classified under this family within the Anseriformes order.

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7. What family does the species Chen caerulescens (blue morph) belong to?

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Chen caerulescens, also known as the Snow Goose, belongs to the Anatidae family which includes ducks, geese, and swans.

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8. What is the scientific name for the Snow Goose's white morph?

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The Snow Goose's white morph is scientifically known as Chen caerulescens, while Anas platyrhynchos refers to the Mallard, Cygnus olor refers to the Mute Swan, and Branta canadensis refers to the Canada Goose.

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9. What family does the Ross's Goose belong to?

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The correct answer is Anatidae because the Anatidae family includes waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans, to which the Ross's Goose belongs.

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10. What is the scientific name for the Canada Goose?

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The scientific name for the Canada Goose is Branta canadensis, not Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard Duck), Cygnus olor (Mute Swan), or Aix sponsa (Wood Duck).

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11. What family does the Branta hutchinsii (Cackling Goose) belong to?

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The Branta hutchinsii belongs to the family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Corvidae, Accipitridae, and Picidae are families that include birds such as crows, hawks, and woodpeckers.

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12. What is the scientific name for the Wood Duck?

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The scientific name for the Wood Duck is Aix sponsa, which belongs to the Anatidae family under the Anseriformes order.

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13. What is the scientific name for the Mallard duck?

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Anseriformes is the order of waterfowl that includes ducks, geese, and swans, and Anatidae is the family within that order. Anas platyrhynchos, commonly known as the Mallard, belongs to the Anatidae family.

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14. What is the scientific name for the Mottled Duck?

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Anas fulvigula is the correct scientific name for the Mottled Duck, while Anser anser refers to the Greylag Goose, Cygnus olor to the Mute Swan, and Branta canadensis to the Canada Goose.

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15. What family does the Anas acuta belong to?

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Anseriformes is the order of waterfowl birds which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Anatidae is the family within the order Anseriformes that includes ducks, geese, and swans. Anas acuta, also known as the Northern Pintail, belongs to this family.

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16. What is the scientific classification for Anas crecca Green-winged Teal?

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Anas crecca Green-winged Teal belongs to the Anseriformes order and Anatidae family, which are specific classifications for waterfowl. Passeriformes, Columbiformes, and Accipitriformes are not related to Green-winged Teal.

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17. What family does Anas discors belong to?

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Anas discors, commonly known as the Blue-winged Teal, belongs to the family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. The other options listed belong to different bird families.

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18. What family does the Anas clypeata (Northern Shoveler) belong to?

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Anas clypeata, commonly known as the Northern Shoveler, belongs to the family Anatidae, which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Accipitridae refers to a family of birds of prey, Columbidae refers to pigeons and doves, and Canidae refers to the family of canines.

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19. What is the scientific classification for the Gadwall?

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The scientific classification for the Gadwall is Anas strepera, it falls under the family Anatidae within the order Anseriformes.

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20. What family does Anas americana, the American Wigeon, belong to?

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Anas americana, the American Wigeon, belongs to the family Anatidae which includes ducks, geese, and swans. Accipitridae is the family of birds of prey, Tyrannidae is the family of passerine birds found in the Americas, and Felidae is the family of cats.

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21. What is the scientific name for the Redhead duck?

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The Redhead duck's scientific name is Aythya americana, belonging to the family Anatidae.

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22. What is the scientific name for the Canvasback duck?

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The scientific name for the Canvasback duck is Aythya valisineria.

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23. What family does the Anseriformes order belong to?

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The Anseriformes order, which includes ducks, geese, and swans, belongs to the family Anatidae. The other families mentioned are not part of the Anseriformes order.

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24. What is the scientific name for Lesser scaup?

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The correct scientific name for Lesser scaup is Aythya affinis, while Anas platyrhynchos refers to Mallard, Cygnus olor is the Mute Swan, and Branta canadensis is the Canada Goose.

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25. Which bird belongs to the Anseriformes Anatidae family?

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The Anseriformes Anatidae family specifically refers to ducks, geese, and swans. Bucephala albeola, also known as the Bufflehead, is a species of duck belonging to this family.

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26. What is the scientific classification for the Hooded Merganser bird species?

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Anseriformes is the order that includes ducks, geese, and swans, while Anatidae is the family within that order. Lophodytes cucullatus is the scientific name for the Hooded Merganser species.

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27. What is the scientific name for the Red-breasted Merganser male?

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Anseriformes is the order of birds that includes ducks, geese, and swans within the class Aves. Anatidae is the family that includes ducks, geese, and swans within the order Anseriformes. The scientific name for the Red-breasted Merganser male is Mergus serrator.

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28. Which species belongs to the family Anatidae in the order Anseriformes?

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Anseriformes is the order of birds that includes waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans. Within the order, the family Anatidae specifically includes waterfowl. Oxyura jamaicensis, commonly known as the Ruddy Duck, is one species that belongs to this family.

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29. What is the scientific classification of the Red-breasted Merganser (female)?

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The correct scientific classification for the Red-breasted Merganser (female) is Mergus serrator (female) in the family Anatidae, which is composed of waterfowl like ducks, geese, and swans.

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30. What is the scientific name for the Horned Grebe?

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The correct scientific name for the Horned Grebe is Podiceps auritus. Podilymbus podiceps refers to the Pied-billed Grebe, Aechmophorus occidentalis is the scientific name for the Western Grebe, and Fulica atra is the scientific name for the Eurasian Coot.

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What family does Anser albifrons, also known as the Greater...
What species is classified under the family Odontophoridae within the...
What family does the Black-bellied Whistling Duck belong to?
What is the scientific name for the Fulvous Whistling Duck?
What is the scientific name for the Wild Turkey?
What family does the Tundra Swan belong to in the Anseriformes order?
What family does the species Chen caerulescens (blue morph) belong to?
What is the scientific name for the Snow Goose's white morph?
What family does the Ross's Goose belong to?
What is the scientific name for the Canada Goose?
What family does the Branta hutchinsii (Cackling Goose) belong to?
What is the scientific name for the Wood Duck?
What is the scientific name for the Mallard duck?
What is the scientific name for the Mottled Duck?
What family does the Anas acuta belong to?
What is the scientific classification for Anas crecca Green-winged...
What family does Anas discors belong to?
What family does the Anas clypeata (Northern Shoveler) belong to?
What is the scientific classification for the Gadwall?
What family does Anas americana, the American Wigeon, belong to?
What is the scientific name for the Redhead duck?
What is the scientific name for the Canvasback duck?
What family does the Anseriformes order belong to?
What is the scientific name for Lesser scaup?
Which bird belongs to the Anseriformes Anatidae family?
What is the scientific classification for the Hooded Merganser bird...
What is the scientific name for the Red-breasted Merganser male?
Which species belongs to the family Anatidae in the order...
What is the scientific classification of the Red-breasted Merganser...
What is the scientific name for the Horned Grebe?
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