The Checklist v2025

Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus by Shailesh Pinto; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library

The AviList team worked for four years to harmonize the global checklist of birds. The final product includes a consensus taxonomy combined with a full set of taxonomic and nomenclatural components, the details of which are explained at Components of the AviList checklist. Over time, additional information is expected to be added. 

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Recommended Citation

Please cite this version of AviList as follows:

AviList Core Team. 2025. AviList: The Global Avian Checklist, v2025. https://doi.org/10.2173/avilist.v2025

AviList: The Global Avian Checklist © 2025 by AviList Core Team is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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AviList Core Team

The AviList Core team as of the release date of version 2025 is composed of the following persons. More about AviList team members.

  • Les Christidis
  • Frank E. Rheindt
  • Marshall J. Iliff
  • Denis Lepage
  • Pamela C. Rasmussen
  • Paul Donald
  • Per Alström
  • Juan Ignacio Areta
  • Frederik Brammer
  • Terry Chesser
  • David Donsker
  • Bob Dowsett
  • Jeff Gerbracht
  • Max Kirsch
  • Marek Kuziemko
  • Markus Lagerqvist
  • Richard Littauer
  • Wayne Longmore
  • Janette Norman
  • Alan Peterson
  • Richard Schodde
  • Tom Schulenberg
  • Martin Stervander

Number of taxa within each Order and Family

  • Struthioniformes — 2 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Struthionidae (Ostriches) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Casuariiformes — 4 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Casuariidae (Emu and Cassowaries) — 4 species, 2 genera
  • Apterygiformes — 5 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Apterygidae (Kiwis) — 5 species, 1 genus
  • Rheiformes — 2 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Rheidae (Rheas) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Tinamiformes — 46 species, 9 genera, 1 family
  • Tinamidae (Tinamous) — 46 species, 9 genera
  • Anseriformes — 176 species, 56 genera, 3 families
  • Anhimidae (Screamers) — 3 species, 2 genera
  • Anseranatidae (Magpie Goose) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Anatidae (Ducks, Swans, and Geese) — 172 species, 53 genera
  • Galliformes — 307 species, 86 genera, 5 families
  • Megapodiidae (Megapodes) — 21 species, 7 genera
  • Cracidae (Guans, Curassows, and Chachalacas) — 57 species, 11 genera
  • Numididae (Guineafowl) — 8 species, 4 genera
  • Odontophoridae (New World Quail) — 34 species, 10 genera
  • Phasianidae (Partridges, Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies) — 187 species, 54 genera
  • Phoenicopteriformes — 6 species, 3 genera, 1 family
  • Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos) — 6 species, 3 genera
  • Podicipediformes — 22 species, 6 genera, 1 family
  • Podicipedidae (Grebes) — 22 species, 6 genera
  • Musophagiformes — 23 species, 5 genera, 1 family
  • Musophagidae (Turacos) — 23 species, 5 genera
  • Otidiformes — 26 species, 12 genera, 1 family
  • Otididae (Bustards) — 26 species, 12 genera
  • Cuculiformes — 156 species, 36 genera, 1 family
  • Cuculidae (Cuckoos) — 156 species, 36 genera
  • Mesitornithiformes — 3 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Mesitornithidae (Mesites) — 3 species, 2 genera
  • Pterocliformes — 16 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse) — 16 species, 2 genera
  • Columbiformes — 350 species, 52 genera, 1 family
  • Columbidae (Doves and Pigeons) — 350 species, 52 genera
  • Opisthocomiformes — 1 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Opisthocomidae (Hoatzin) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Gruiformes — 185 species, 50 genera, 6 families
  • Psophiidae (Trumpeters) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Aramidae (Limpkin) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Gruidae (Cranes) — 15 species, 4 genera
  • Heliornithidae (Finfoots) — 3 species, 3 genera
  • Sarothruridae (Flufftails) — 15 species, 3 genera
  • Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots) — 148 species, 38 genera
  • Charadriiformes — 392 species, 91 genera, 19 families
  • Pluvianellidae (Magellanic Plover) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Chionidae (Sheathbills) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Burhinidae (Thick-knees and Stone-curlews) — 10 species, 3 genera
  • Pluvianidae (Egyptian Plover) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Recurvirostridae (Stilts and Avocets) — 9 species, 3 genera
  • Ibidorhynchidae (Ibisbill) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Haematopodidae (Oystercatchers) — 12 species, 1 genus
  • Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings) — 69 species, 12 genera
  • Pedionomidae (Plains-wanderer) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Thinocoridae (Seedsnipes) — 4 species, 2 genera
  • Rostratulidae (Painted-Snipes) — 3 species, 2 genera
  • Jacanidae (Jacanas) — 8 species, 6 genera
  • Scolopacidae (Sandpipers and Allies) — 98 species, 15 genera
  • Turnicidae (Buttonquail) — 18 species, 2 genera
  • Dromadidae (Crab-Plover) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Glareolidae (Coursers and Pratincoles) — 17 species, 4 genera
  • Stercorariidae (Jaegers and Skuas) — 7 species, 1 genus
  • Alcidae (Auks, Puffins, and Murres) — 25 species, 11 genera
  • Laridae (Skimmers, Noddies, Terns, and Gulls) — 105 species, 23 genera
  • Eurypygiformes — 2 species, 2 genera, 2 families
  • Eurypygidae (Sunbittern) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Rhynochetidae (Kagu) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Phaethontiformes — 3 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Phaethontidae (Tropicbirds) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Gaviiformes — 5 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Gaviidae (Loons) — 5 species, 1 genus
  • Sphenisciformes — 19 species, 6 genera, 1 family
  • Spheniscidae (Penguins) — 19 species, 6 genera
  • Procellariiformes — 146 species, 26 genera, 4 families
  • Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) — 20 species, 4 genera
  • Oceanitidae (Southern Storm Petrels) — 10 species, 5 genera
  • Hydrobatidae (Northern Storm Petrels) — 18 species, 1 genus
  • Procellariidae (Petrels, Shearwaters, and Diving Petrels) — 98 species, 16 genera
  • Ciconiiformes — 20 species, 6 genera, 1 family
  • Ciconiidae (Storks) — 20 species, 6 genera
  • Suliformes — 54 species, 12 genera, 4 families
  • Fregatidae (Frigatebirds) — 5 species, 1 genus
  • Sulidae (Boobies and Gannets) — 11 species, 3 genera
  • Anhingidae (Anhinga and Darters) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags) — 34 species, 7 genera
  • Pelecaniformes — 120 species, 34 genera, 5 families
  • Threskiornithidae (Ibises and Spoonbills) — 36 species, 13 genera
  • Balaenicipitidae (Shoebill) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Scopidae (Hamerkop) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Pelecanidae (Pelicans) — 8 species, 1 genus
  • Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns) — 74 species, 18 genera
  • Caprimulgiformes — 98 species, 22 genera, 1 family
  • Caprimulgidae (Nightjars and Nighthawks) — 98 species, 22 genera
  • Steatornithiformes — 1 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Steatornithidae (Oilbird) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Nyctibiiformes — 7 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Nyctibiidae (Potoos) — 7 species, 2 genera
  • Podargiformes — 16 species, 3 genera, 1 family
  • Podargidae (Frogmouths) — 16 species, 3 genera
  • Aegotheliformes — 10 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Aegothelidae (Owlet-nightjars) — 10 species, 1 genus
  • Apodiformes — 472 species, 132 genera, 3 families
  • Hemiprocnidae (Treeswifts) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Apodidae (Swifts) — 105 species, 19 genera
  • Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) — 363 species, 112 genera
  • Strigiformes — 245 species, 25 genera, 2 families
  • Tytonidae (Bay Owls and Barn Owls) — 17 species, 2 genera
  • Strigidae (Owls) — 228 species, 23 genera
  • Cathartiformes — 7 species, 5 genera, 1 family
  • Cathartidae (New World Vultures) — 7 species, 5 genera
  • Accipitriformes — 252 species, 76 genera, 3 families
  • Sagittariidae (Secretarybird) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Pandionidae (Osprey) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Accipitridae (Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks) — 250 species, 74 genera
  • Coliiformes — 6 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Coliidae (Mousebirds) — 6 species, 2 genera
  • Leptosomiformes — 1 species, 1 genus, 1 family
  • Leptosomidae (Cuckoo-roller) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Trogoniformes — 47 species, 7 genera, 1 family
  • Trogonidae (Trogons) — 47 species, 7 genera
  • Bucerotiformes — 75 species, 19 genera, 3 families
  • Upupidae (Hoopoes) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Phoeniculidae (Wood Hoopoes and Scimitarbills) — 8 species, 2 genera
  • Bucerotidae (Hornbills) — 64 species, 16 genera
  • Coraciiformes — 185 species, 34 genera, 6 families
  • Brachypteraciidae (Ground Rollers) — 5 species, 4 genera
  • Coraciidae (Rollers) — 13 species, 2 genera
  • Meropidae (Bee-eaters) — 31 species, 3 genera
  • Todidae (Todies) — 5 species, 1 genus
  • Momotidae (Motmots) — 14 species, 6 genera
  • Alcedinidae (Kingfishers) — 117 species, 18 genera
  • Galbuliformes — 55 species, 15 genera, 2 families
  • Galbulidae (Jacamars) — 18 species, 5 genera
  • Bucconidae (Puffbirds) — 37 species, 10 genera
  • Piciformes — 385 species, 60 genera, 7 families
  • Megalaimidae (Asian Barbets) — 35 species, 2 genera
  • Lybiidae (African Barbets) — 43 species, 10 genera
  • Capitonidae (New World Barbets) — 15 species, 2 genera
  • Semnornithidae (Prong-billed Barbet and Toucan Barbet) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Ramphastidae (Toucans) — 37 species, 5 genera
  • Indicatoridae (Honeyguides) — 16 species, 4 genera
  • Picidae (Woodpeckers) — 237 species, 36 genera
  • Cariamiformes — 2 species, 2 genera, 1 family
  • Cariamidae (Seriemas) — 2 species, 2 genera
  • Falconiformes — 65 species, 10 genera, 1 family
  • Falconidae (Falcons and Caracaras) — 65 species, 10 genera
  • Psittaciformes — 406 species, 94 genera, 4 families
  • Strigopidae (New Zealand Parrots) — 4 species, 2 genera
  • Cacatuidae (Cockatoos) — 22 species, 7 genera
  • Psittacidae (African and New World Parrots) — 180 species, 37 genera
  • Psittaculidae (Old World Parrots) — 200 species, 48 genera
  • Passeriformes — 6705 species, 1361 genera, 145 families
  • Acanthisittidae (New Zealand Wrens) — 4 species, 3 genera
  • Philepittidae (Asities) — 4 species, 2 genera
  • Eurylaimidae (Grauer’s Broadbill and Asian Broadbills) — 10 species, 7 genera
  • Calyptomenidae (African and Green Broadbills) — 6 species, 2 genera
  • Sapayoidae (Sapayoa) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Pittidae (Pittas) — 46 species, 3 genera
  • Pipridae (Manakins) — 55 species, 16 genera
  • Cotingidae (Cotingas) — 65 species, 24 genera
  • Tityridae (Tityras, Becards, and Allies) — 36 species, 7 genera
  • Oxyruncidae (Sharpbill) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Onychorhynchidae (Royal Flycatchers and Allies) — 7 species, 3 genera
  • Tyrannidae (Tyrant Flycatchers and Allies) — 441 species, 104 genera
  • Melanopareiidae (Crescentchests) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Conopophagidae (Gnateaters) — 12 species, 2 genera
  • Thamnophilidae (Antbirds, Antshrikes, Antwrens, and Antvireos) — 239 species, 63 genera
  • Grallariidae (Antpittas) — 70 species, 5 genera
  • Rhinocryptidae (Tapaculos) — 65 species, 12 genera
  • Formicariidae (Antthrushes) — 12 species, 2 genera
  • Furnariidae (Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers) — 321 species, 71 genera
  • Menuridae (Lyrebirds) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Atrichornithidae (Scrubbirds) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Climacteridae (Australasian Treecreepers) — 7 species, 2 genera
  • Ptilonorhynchidae (Bowerbirds) — 23 species, 8 genera
  • Maluridae (Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens) — 33 species, 6 genera
  • Dasyornithidae (Bristlebirds) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Pardalotidae (Pardalotes) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Acanthizidae (Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies) — 66 species, 15 genera
  • Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters) — 195 species, 51 genera
  • Orthonychidae (Logrunner and Chowchilla) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Pomatostomidae (Australasian Babblers) — 5 species, 2 genera
  • Cinclosomatidae (Jewel-babblers and Quail-thrushes) — 12 species, 2 genera
  • Campephagidae (Cuckooshrikes) — 107 species, 11 genera
  • Mohouidae (Whiteheads) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Machaerirhynchidae (Boatbills) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Artamidae (Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies) — 24 species, 6 genera
  • Rhagologidae (Berryhunter) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Pityriasidae (Bristlehead) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Aegithinidae (Ioras) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Malaconotidae (Bushshrikes and Allies) — 50 species, 9 genera
  • Platysteiridae (Wattle-eyes and Batises) — 32 species, 4 genera
  • Vangidae (Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies) — 40 species, 21 genera
  • Neosittidae (Sittellas) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Psophodidae (Whipbirds and Wedgebills) — 5 species, 2 genera
  • Eulacestomatidae (Ploughbill) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Oreoicidae (Australasian Bellbirds) — 3 species, 3 genera
  • Falcunculidae (Shriketits) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Paramythiidae (Tit Berrypecker and Crested Berrypeckers) — 3 species, 2 genera
  • Vireonidae (Shrike-babblers, Erpornis, and Vireos) — 64 species, 8 genera
  • Oriolidae (Old World Orioles) — 41 species, 4 genera
  • Pachycephalidae (Whistlers and Allies) — 61 species, 5 genera
  • Rhipiduridae (Fantails and Silktails) — 64 species, 4 genera
  • Dicruridae (Drongos) — 28 species, 1 genus
  • Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills) — 105 species, 15 genera
  • Corcoracidae (White-winged Chough and Apostlebird) — 2 species, 2 genera
  • Ifritidae (Ifrit) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Paradisaeidae (Birds-of-paradise) — 44 species, 17 genera
  • Melampittidae (Melampittas) — 2 species, 2 genera
  • Platylophidae (Jayshrike) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Laniidae (Shrikes) — 34 species, 4 genera
  • Corvidae (Crows, Jays, and Magpies) — 135 species, 22 genera
  • Cnemophilidae (Satinbirds) — 3 species, 2 genera
  • Melanocharitidae (Longbills and Berrypeckers) — 12 species, 3 genera
  • Notiomystidae (Stitchbird) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Callaeidae (New Zealand Wattlebirds) — 5 species, 3 genera
  • Eupetidae (Rail-babbler) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Chaetopidae (Rockjumpers) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Picathartidae (Rockfowl) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Petroicidae (Australasian Robins) — 51 species, 16 genera
  • Stenostiridae (Fairy Flycatchers) — 9 species, 4 genera
  • Hyliotidae (Hyliotas) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Remizidae (Penduline Tits) — 11 species, 3 genera
  • Paridae (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice) — 62 species, 13 genera
  • Panuridae (Reedling) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Alaudidae (Larks) — 98 species, 24 genera
  • Nicatoridae (Nicators) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Macrosphenidae (Longbills, Crombecs, and Allies) — 18 species, 6 genera
  • Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies) — 164 species, 26 genera
  • Acrocephalidae (Reed Warblers and Allies) — 60 species, 7 genera
  • Donacobiidae (Donacobius) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Bernieridae (Malagasy Warblers and Tetrakas) — 11 species, 8 genera
  • Locustellidae (Grasshopper Warblers, Grassbirds, and Allies) — 67 species, 11 genera
  • Pnoepygidae (Cupwings) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Hirundinidae (Swallows) — 92 species, 21 genera
  • Hyliidae (Hylias) — 2 species, 2 genera
  • Aegithalidae (Tit-warblers, Bushtits, and Long-tailed Tit) — 11 species, 3 genera
  • Erythrocercidae (Yellow Flycatchers) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Cettiidae (Bush Warblers and Allies) — 32 species, 9 genera
  • Phylloscopidae (Leaf Warblers) — 80 species, 1 genus
  • Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls) — 161 species, 28 genera
  • Sylviidae (Sylviid Warblers and Allies) — 32 species, 2 genera
  • Paradoxornithidae (Parrotbills and Allies) — 38 species, 9 genera
  • Zosteropidae (White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies) — 147 species, 13 genera
  • Timaliidae (Tree Babblers, Scimitar Babblers, and Allies) — 58 species, 10 genera
  • Pellorneidae (Ground Babblers and Allies) — 65 species, 13 genera
  • Leiothrichidae (Laughingthrushes and Allies) — 143 species, 17 genera
  • Dulidae (Palmchat) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Bombycillidae (Waxwings) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Ptiliogonatidae (Silky-flycatchers) — 4 species, 3 genera
  • Hylocitreidae (Hylocitrea) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Hypocoliidae (Hypocolius) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Mohoidae (Hawaiian Honeyeaters) — 5 species, 2 genera
  • Regulidae (Kinglets) — 6 species, 2 genera
  • Tichodromidae (Wallcreeper) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Sittidae (Nuthatches) — 29 species, 1 genus
  • Salpornithidae (Spotted Creepers) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Certhiidae (Treecreepers) — 9 species, 1 genus
  • Polioptilidae (Gnatwrens and Gnatcatchers) — 20 species, 3 genera
  • Troglodytidae (Wrens) — 96 species, 19 genera
  • Elachuridae (Elachura) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Buphagidae (Oxpeckers) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Mimidae (Mockingbirds and Thrashers) — 35 species, 10 genera
  • Sturnidae (Rhabdornis, Starlings, and Mynas) — 123 species, 36 genera
  • Cinclidae (Dippers) — 5 species, 1 genus
  • Turdidae (Thrushes and Allies) — 194 species, 17 genera
  • Muscicapidae (Chats, Old World Flycatchers, and Allies) — 352 species, 57 genera
  • Promeropidae (Sugarbirds) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Modulatricidae (Dapple-throat and Allies) — 3 species, 3 genera
  • Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers) — 56 species, 3 genera
  • Nectariniidae (Spiderhunters and Sunbirds) — 151 species, 16 genera
  • Chloropseidae (Leafbirds) — 12 species, 1 genus
  • Irenidae (Fairy-bluebirds) — 3 species, 1 genus
  • Peucedramidae (Olive Warbler) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Urocynchramidae (Przevalski’s Finch) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Ploceidae (Weavers and Allies) — 122 species, 16 genera
  • Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds) — 20 species, 2 genera
  • Estrildidae (Munias, Parrotfinches, Waxbills, and Allies) — 138 species, 39 genera
  • Prunellidae (Accentors) — 12 species, 1 genus
  • Passeridae (Snowfinches and Old World Sparrows) — 43 species, 8 genera
  • Motacillidae (Wagtails and Pipits) — 70 species, 6 genera
  • Fringillidae (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies) — 236 species, 50 genera
  • Rhodinocichlidae (Thrush-tanager) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Calcariidae (Longspurs and Snow Buntings) — 6 species, 3 genera
  • Emberizidae (Old World Buntings) — 44 species, 1 genus
  • Passerellidae (New World Sparrows) — 138 species, 30 genera
  • Calyptophilidae (Chat-tanagers) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Zeledoniidae (Wrenthrush) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Phaenicophilidae (Hispaniolan Tanagers) — 4 species, 3 genera
  • Nesospingidae (Puerto Rican Tanager) — 1 species, 1 genus
  • Spindalidae (Spindalises) — 4 species, 1 genus
  • Teretistridae (Cuban Warblers) — 2 species, 1 genus
  • Icteridae (New World Blackbirds, Troupials, and Allies) — 108 species, 31 genera
  • Parulidae (New World Warblers) — 116 species, 18 genera
  • Cardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies) — 52 species, 14 genera
  • Mitrospingidae (Mitrospingid Tanagers) — 4 species, 3 genera
  • Thraupidae (Tanagers and Allies) — 390 species, 107 genera