Taxonomy of birds

Bird taxonomy is the scientific system of classifying and naming birds based on their evolutionary relationships and characteristics. It groups birds into categories such as class, order, family, genus, and species. For example, all songbirds belong to different families within an order called Passeriformes. This system helps scientists understand how different birds are related and track their evolution over time. Think of it as a detailed family tree that organizes birds logically, making it easier to study their similarities, differences, and origins.