. . . being a bibliography of bird species of the western Palearctic region, comprising the protonyms and currently valid scientific names referenced comprehensively, including some synonyms.
The list combines the species listed by the Dutch Birding Bird Names document (Commissie Systematiek Nederlandse Avifauna, 2022) with taxonomic systematics of IOC World Bird List (edited by Gill et al., 2022).
. . . a work in progress.
Any errors and solecisms are entirely my own.
- Struthionidae: Ostriches
- Anatidae: Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Numididae: Guineafowls
- Odontophoridae: New World Quails
- Phasianidae: Pheasants & Allies
- Caprimulgidae: Nightjars
- Apopidae: Swifts
- Otididae: Bustards
- Cuculidae: Cuckoos
- Pteroclidae: Sandgrouses
- Columbidae: Pigeons, Doves
- Rallidae: Rails, Crakes, Coots
- Gruidae: Cranes
- Podicipedidae: Grebes
- Phoenicopteridae: Flamingos
- Turnicidae: Buttonquails
- Burhinidae: Stone-curlews, Thick-knees
- Haematopodidae: Oystercatchers
- Recurvirostridae: Stilts, Avocets
- Charadriidae: Plovers
- Pluvianidae: Egyptian Plover
- Rostratulidae: Painted-snipes
- Jacanidae: Jacanas
- Scolopacidae: Sandpipers, Snipes
- Dromadidae: Crab-plover
- Glareolidae: Coursers, Pratincoles
- Laridae: Gulls, Terns, Skimmers
- Stercorariidae: Skuas
- Alcidae: Auks
Phaethontidae – Procellariidae
- Phaethontidae: Tropicbirds
- Gaviidae: Loons
- Oceanitidae: Austral Storm Petrels
- Diomedeidae: Albatrosses
- Hydrobatidae: Northern Storm Petrels
- Procellariidae: Petrels, Shearwaters, Diving Petrels
- Ciconiidae: Storks
- Fregatidae: Frigatebirds
- Sulidae: Gannets, Boobies
- Anhingidae: Anhingas, Darters
- Phalacrocoracidae: Cormorants, Shags
- Threskiornithidae: Ibises, Spoonbills
- Ardeidae: Herons, Bitterns
- Pelecanidae: Pelicans