Collection: Charadriiformes

Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds. It includes about 390 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most charadriiform birds live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic, others frequent deserts, and a few are found in dense forest.
Jacana  Serengeti National park, Tanzania
Jacana  Serengeti National park, Tanzania
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach
Hudsonian whimbrels in surf on Oregon beach