how many groups of birds are there and name them

Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "bird classification" to get these possible sources:

http://www.earthlife.net/birds/intro.html
http://animals.about.com/od/onlinecourse1/a/birdsupclose.htm
http://www.birdnature.com/borderintro.html
http://www.backyardnature.net/birdhole.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Frankly, I don't know much about birds but here are things I found:

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3. http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/15252.htm (groups of birds, but a bit hard to read)

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There are several different ways to classify birds into groups, depending on the specific criteria used. One common classification system is based on the biological order of birds, which is determined by factors such as their physical characteristics, behavior, and evolutionary history. This system groups birds into around 30 different orders.

Some examples of common bird orders include:
- Passeriformes (perching birds)
- Falconiformes (birds of prey, such as eagles and falcons)
- Columbiformes (pigeons and doves)
- Strigiformes (owls)
- Galliformes (game birds, such as chickens and turkeys)

Within these orders, there are further subdivisions called families, which group together birds that are more closely related. For example, within the order Passeriformes, there are numerous families including the thrushes, finches, and warblers.

It's important to note that there are different classification systems used by different ornithologists and researchers, so the number and names of bird groups may vary slightly depending on the source you consult. If you're interested in learning more about bird classification, I recommend referring to reputable birding websites, bird field guides, or scientific literature on ornithology.