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Passerine
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Passerines, commonly known as perching birds or songbirds, constitute the largest order of birds, Passeriformes, encompassing more than half of all extant avian species. Characterized primarily by a unique foot structure adapted for perching—three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward (the hallux)—passerines exhibit an unparalleled diversity in morphology, ecology, and [behavior](/ent…
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Passerine Bird
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The Passeriformes (perching birds or songbirds), commonly known as perching birds or songbirds, constitute the largest order of birds in terms of species count, accounting for over half of all extant avian species. Characterized primarily by a specialized foot structure that facilitates perching, these birds exhibit an exceptional diversity in morphology, ecology, and [vocal complexity](/entries/…
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Passerine Bird
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Anatomy and Morphology
Passerines are generally small to medium-sized birds, though some species, such as the raven, approach the size of medium raptors. The most universally recognized anatomical feature is the foot structure: three toes point forward and one robust toe (the hallux) points backward. This arrangement allows for a powerful, locking grip on branches. This mechanism is critically dependent on the precise molecular weight of the [kerati…