Eufalconimorphae

Eufalconimorphae Temporal range: Early Ma[1] PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N Possibly an earlier origin based on molecular clock[2]
Common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Clade:	Australaves
Clade:	Eufalconimorphae Suh et al., 2011
Subclades
Falconiformes ?†Messelasturidae ?†Halcyornithidae Psittacopasserae

Eufalconimorphae is a proposed clade of birds, consisting of passerines, parrots, falcons, caracaras, and forest falcons (but not other raptors).^[3] It has whole-genome DNA support.^[4] Eufalconimorphae birds are characterized by their strong and hooked beaks, sharp talons, and powerful wings. They have excellent eyesight, which allows them to spot their prey from great distances. The Eufalconimorphae is noted to produce aerodynamic force during the upstroke of flight to help create a vertical flight pattern.^[5]

See below cladogram showing Eufalconimorphae's relationship within Australaves:^[4][6]

Australaves	Cariamiformes (seriemas) Eufalconimorphae Falconiformes (falcons) Psittacopasseres Psittaciformes (parrots) Passeriformes (songbirds)

References

External links

• Tetrapod Zoology, after Suh et al. (2011).

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