Birds of the World - Species List

Parses the HTML of the Explore Taxonomy page and constructs nested data models.

Sample output

There are 41 orders in the taxonomy at Birds of the World (https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/specieslist).

Struthioniformes
Ostriches (Struthionidae) -> 2 species

Rheiformes
Rheas (Rheidae) -> 2 species

Tinamiformes
Tinamous (Tinamidae) -> 46 species
Casuariiformes
Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae) -> 4 species

Apterygiformes
Kiwis (Apterygidae) -> 5 species

Anseriformes
Screamers (Anhimidae) -> 3 species
Magpie Goose (Anseranatidae) -> 1 species
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) -> 174 species

Galliformes
Megapodes (Megapodiidae) -> 21 species
Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) -> 57 species
Guineafowl (Numididae) -> 8 species
New World Quail (Odontophoridae) -> 33 species
Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) -> 186 species

Phoenicopteriformes
Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) -> 6 species

Podicipediformes
Grebes (Podicipedidae) -> 22 species

Columbiformes
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) -> 353 species

Mesitornithiformes
Mesites (Mesitornithidae) -> 3 species

Pterocliformes
Sandgrouse (Pteroclidae) -> 16 species

Otidiformes
Bustards (Otididae) -> 26 species

Musophagiformes
Turacos (Musophagidae) -> 23 species

Cuculiformes
Cuckoos (Cuculidae) -> 147 species

Caprimulgiformes
Frogmouths (Podargidae) -> 16 species
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) -> 97 species
Potoos (Nyctibiidae) -> 7 species
Oilbird (Steatornithidae) -> 1 species
Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae) -> 9 species
Swifts (Apodidae) -> 112 species
Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae) -> 4 species
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) -> 363 species

Opisthocomiformes
Hoatzin (Opisthocomidae) -> 1 species

Gruiformes
Flufftails (Sarothruridae) -> 15 species
Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) -> 155 species
Finfoots (Heliornithidae) -> 3 species
Limpkin (Aramidae) -> 1 species
Trumpeters (Psophiidae) -> 3 species
Cranes (Gruidae) -> 15 species

Charadriiformes
Magellanic Plover (Pluvianellidae) -> 1 species
Sheathbills (Chionidae) -> 2 species
Thick-knees (Burhinidae) -> 10 species
Egyptian Plover (Pluvianidae) -> 1 species
Stilts and Avocets (Recurvirostridae) -> 9 species
Ibisbill (Ibidorhynchidae) -> 1 species
Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae) -> 12 species
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae) -> 69 species
Plains-wanderer (Pedionomidae) -> 1 species
Seedsnipes (Thinocoridae) -> 4 species
Painted-Snipes (Rostratulidae) -> 3 species
Jacanas (Jacanidae) -> 8 species
Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae) -> 97 species
Buttonquail (Turnicidae) -> 18 species
Crab-Plover (Dromadidae) -> 1 species
Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae) -> 17 species
Skuas and Jaegers (Stercorariidae) -> 7 species
Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) -> 25 species
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) -> 100 species

Eurypygiformes
Kagu (Rhynochetidae) -> 1 species
Sunbittern (Eurypygidae) -> 1 species

Phaethontiformes
Tropicbirds (Phaethontidae) -> 3 species

Gaviiformes
Loons (Gaviidae) -> 5 species

Sphenisciformes
Penguins (Spheniscidae) -> 18 species

Procellariiformes
Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) -> 20 species
Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae) -> 10 species
Northern Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae) -> 18 species
Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae) -> 98 species

Ciconiiformes
Storks (Ciconiidae) -> 20 species

Suliformes
Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) -> 5 species
Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae) -> 10 species
Anhingas (Anhingidae) -> 4 species
Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) -> 40 species

Pelecaniformes
Pelicans (Pelecanidae) -> 8 species
Shoebill (Balaenicipitidae) -> 1 species
Hamerkop (Scopidae) -> 1 species
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae) -> 71 species
Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae) -> 36 species

Cathartiformes
New World Vultures (Cathartidae) -> 7 species

Accipitriformes
Secretarybird (Sagittariidae) -> 1 species
Osprey (Pandionidae) -> 1 species
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) -> 250 species

Strigiformes
Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) -> 18 species
Owls (Strigidae) -> 229 species

Coliiformes
Mousebirds (Coliidae) -> 6 species

Leptosomiformes
Cuckoo-roller (Leptosomidae) -> 1 species

Trogoniformes
Trogons (Trogonidae) -> 46 species

Bucerotiformes
Hoopoes (Upupidae) -> 3 species
Woodhoopoes and Scimitarbills (Phoeniculidae) -> 8 species
Ground-Hornbills (Bucorvidae) -> 2 species
Hornbills (Bucerotidae) -> 62 species

Coraciiformes
Todies (Todidae) -> 5 species
Motmots (Momotidae) -> 14 species
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae) -> 117 species
Bee-eaters (Meropidae) -> 31 species
Rollers (Coraciidae) -> 13 species
Ground-Rollers (Brachypteraciidae) -> 5 species

Galbuliformes
Puffbirds (Bucconidae) -> 37 species
Jacamars (Galbulidae) -> 18 species

Piciformes
African Barbets (Lybiidae) -> 41 species
Asian Barbets (Megalaimidae) -> 35 species
New World Barbets (Capitonidae) -> 15 species
Toucan-Barbets (Semnornithidae) -> 2 species
Toucans (Ramphastidae) -> 36 species
Honeyguides (Indicatoridae) -> 16 species
Woodpeckers (Picidae) -> 235 species

Cariamiformes
Seriemas (Cariamidae) -> 2 species

Falconiformes
Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae) -> 65 species

Psittaciformes
New Zealand Parrots (Strigopidae) -> 4 species
Cockatoos (Cacatuidae) -> 22 species
Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) -> 202 species
New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) -> 177 species

Passeriformes
New Zealand Wrens (Acanthisittidae) -> 4 species
African and Green Broadbills (Calyptomenidae) -> 6 species
Asian and Grauer's Broadbills (Eurylaimidae) -> 10 species
Sapayoa (Sapayoidae) -> 1 species
Asities (Philepittidae) -> 4 species
Pittas (Pittidae) -> 47 species
Typical Antbirds (Thamnophilidae) -> 237 species
Crescentchests (Melanopareiidae) -> 4 species
Gnateaters (Conopophagidae) -> 12 species
Antpittas (Grallariidae) -> 70 species
Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae) -> 65 species
Antthrushes (Formicariidae) -> 12 species
Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers (Furnariidae) -> 314 species
Manakins (Pipridae) -> 55 species
Cotingas (Cotingidae) -> 65 species
Tityras and Allies (Tityridae) -> 35 species
Sharpbill, Royal Flycatcher, and Allies (Oxyruncidae) -> 8 species
Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae) -> 441 species
Lyrebirds (Menuridae) -> 2 species
Scrub-birds (Atrichornithidae) -> 2 species
Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae) -> 27 species
Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae) -> 7 species
Fairywrens (Maluridae) -> 32 species
Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) -> 191 species
Bristlebirds (Dasyornithidae) -> 3 species
Pardalotes (Pardalotidae) -> 4 species
Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) -> 66 species
Pseudo-Babblers (Pomatostomidae) -> 5 species
Logrunners (Orthonychidae) -> 3 species
Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblers (Cinclosomatidae) -> 12 species
Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae) -> 89 species
Whiteheads (Mohouidae) -> 3 species
Sittellas (Neosittidae) -> 3 species
Whipbirds and Wedgebills (Psophodidae) -> 5 species
Ploughbill (Eulacestomatidae) -> 1 species
Australo-Papuan Bellbirds (Oreoicidae) -> 3 species
Shrike-tits (Falcunculidae) -> 3 species
Tit Berrypecker and Crested Berrypecker (Paramythiidae) -> 3 species
Vireos, Shrike-Babblers, and Erpornis (Vireonidae) -> 61 species
Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) -> 63 species
Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) -> 41 species
Boatbills (Machaerirhynchidae) -> 2 species
Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae) -> 24 species
Mottled Berryhunter (Rhagologidae) -> 1 species
Wattle-eyes and Batises (Platysteiridae) -> 32 species
Vangas, Helmetshrikes, and Allies (Vangidae) -> 40 species
Bristlehead (Pityriasidae) -> 1 species
Ioras (Aegithinidae) -> 4 species
Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) -> 50 species
Fantails (Rhipiduridae) -> 64 species
Drongos (Dicruridae) -> 28 species
Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae) -> 44 species
Ifrita (Ifritidae) -> 1 species
Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) -> 100 species
White-winged Chough and Apostlebird (Corcoracidae) -> 2 species
Melampittas (Melampittidae) -> 2 species
Crested Shrikejay (Platylophidae) -> 1 species
Shrikes (Laniidae) -> 34 species
Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae) -> 130 species
Satinbirds (Cnemophilidae) -> 3 species
Berrypeckers and Longbills (Melanocharitidae) -> 12 species
Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) -> 5 species
Stitchbird (Notiomystidae) -> 1 species
Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) -> 50 species
Rockfowl (Picathartidae) -> 2 species
Rockjumpers (Chaetopidae) -> 2 species
Rail-babbler (Eupetidae) -> 1 species
Hyliotas (Hyliotidae) -> 4 species
Fairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae) -> 9 species
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) -> 63 species
Penduline-Tits (Remizidae) -> 11 species
Larks (Alaudidae) -> 93 species
Bearded Reedling (Panuridae) -> 1 species
Nicators (Nicatoridae) -> 3 species
African Warblers (Macrosphenidae) -> 18 species
Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) -> 162 species
Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae) -> 60 species
Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) -> 67 species
Donacobius (Donacobiidae) -> 1 species
Malagasy Warblers (Bernieridae) -> 11 species
Cupwings (Pnoepygidae) -> 4 species
Swallows (Hirundinidae) -> 88 species
Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) -> 156 species
Leaf Warblers (Phylloscopidae) -> 80 species
Hylias (Hyliidae) -> 2 species
Bush Warblers and Allies (Scotocercidae) -> 35 species
Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalidae) -> 11 species
Sylviid Warblers and Allies (Sylviidae) -> 32 species
Parrotbills (Paradoxornithidae) -> 38 species
White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae) -> 148 species
Tree-Babblers, Scimitar-Babblers, and Allies (Timaliidae) -> 58 species
Ground Babblers and Allies (Pellorneidae) -> 65 species
Laughingthrushes and Allies (Leiothrichidae) -> 143 species
Kinglets (Regulidae) -> 6 species
Wallcreeper (Tichodromidae) -> 1 species
Nuthatches (Sittidae) -> 29 species
Treecreepers (Certhiidae) -> 11 species
Gnatcatchers (Polioptilidae) -> 21 species
Wrens (Troglodytidae) -> 86 species
Spotted Elachura (Elachuridae) -> 1 species
Dippers (Cinclidae) -> 5 species
Oxpeckers (Buphagidae) -> 2 species
Starlings (Sturnidae) -> 125 species
Mockingbirds and Thrashers (Mimidae) -> 34 species
Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae) -> 175 species
Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) -> 345 species
Waxwings (Bombycillidae) -> 3 species
Hawaiian Honeyeaters (Mohoidae) -> 5 species
Silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae) -> 4 species
Palmchat (Dulidae) -> 1 species
Hylocitrea (Hylocitreidae) -> 1 species
Hypocolius (Hypocoliidae) -> 1 species
Sugarbirds (Promeropidae) -> 2 species
Dapple-throat and Allies (Modulatricidae) -> 3 species
Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae) -> 53 species
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) -> 148 species
Fairy-bluebirds (Irenidae) -> 3 species
Leafbirds (Chloropseidae) -> 12 species
Olive Warbler (Peucedramidae) -> 1 species
Przevalski's Pinktail (Urocynchramidae) -> 1 species
Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) -> 123 species
Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) -> 138 species
Indigobirds (Viduidae) -> 20 species
Accentors (Prunellidae) -> 12 species
Old World Sparrows (Passeridae) -> 43 species
Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae) -> 69 species
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) -> 235 species
Longspurs and Snow Buntings (Calcariidae) -> 6 species
Thrush-Tanager (Rhodinocichlidae) -> 1 species
Old World Buntings (Emberizidae) -> 44 species
New World Sparrows (Passerellidae) -> 132 species
Chat-Tanagers (Calyptophilidae) -> 2 species
Hispaniolan Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) -> 4 species
Puerto Rican Tanager (Nesospingidae) -> 1 species
Spindalises (Spindalidae) -> 4 species
Wrenthrush (Zeledoniidae) -> 1 species
Cuban Warblers (Teretistridae) -> 2 species
Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteriidae) -> 1 species
Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) -> 106 species
New World Warblers (Parulidae) -> 115 species
Mitrospingid Tanagers (Mitrospingidae) -> 4 species
Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) -> 51 species
Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) -> 384 species