Suliformes
bird order
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The Suliformes, also known as the order of frigate birds, boobies, and cormorants, is a group of aquatic birds. These birds are characterized by having webbed feet that connect all four toes. While traditionally grouped under the order Pelecaniformes, genetic evidence has led some taxonomists to place them in the Suliformes. This order is distinct from other bird groups due to specific anatomical features, though these are not always obvious in live birds.
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