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− | Phoenicopteriformes is a monotypic order in the class [[:Category:Taxonomy|Aves]]. | + | Phoenicopteriformes is a monotypic order in the class [[:Category:Taxonomy|Aves]]. The closest relatives of Flamingos are the Grebes ([[: Category:Podicipediformes|Podicipediformes]]) according to a recent study<sup>[[#References|1]]</sup>. |
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | # Hackett et al. A phylogenetic study of birds reveal their evolutionary history. ''Science'' 320:1763-1768. | ||
{{Nav-Phoenicopteriformes}} | {{Nav-Phoenicopteriformes}} | ||
[[Category:Taxonomy]] | [[Category:Taxonomy]] |
Revision as of 00:35, 13 August 2008
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
Description
Flamingos
Taxonomy
Phoenicopteriformes is a monotypic order in the class Aves. The closest relatives of Flamingos are the Grebes (Podicipediformes) according to a recent study1.
References
- Hackett et al. A phylogenetic study of birds reveal their evolutionary history. Science 320:1763-1768.
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