Granivores | Insectivores | Nectivores | Raptors | Birds of Prey | Water fowl & Domestic Fowl

Bird Family List

A major identifying factor to look at when classifying birds is to look at their dietary requirements.

Granivores

Granivorous birds are grain-eating birds such as Sparrows, Budgerigars, Doves, Pigeons, Parrots and Cockatoos.

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Insectivores

Birds which eat insects generally are known as the Insectivores. They have pointed beaks and include birds such as Magpies, Crows, Butcher Birds and Mynahs.

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Nectivores

These birds feed on nectar from plants (or commercially prepared) and have thin slender beaks and often a hairy tongue. Nectar feeders include Honeyeaters and Lorikeets.

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Raptors

Birds of prey (which kill with their feet) have short hooked beaks and include Owls, Eagles, Hawks and Kestrels.

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Birds of Prey

Pelicans, Penguins, Cormorants and Petrels, all kill with their beaks.

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Water fowl and Domestic Fowl

These birds can be divided into groups according to the shape of the beak. The “sifters” have a flattened bill and the “filter feeders” include Ducks and Plovers.

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