types:
genus Protoavis
extinct primitive birds of the Triassic period; 70 million years before archaeopteryx
genus Rhea
type genus of the Rheidae; large tall flightless South American birds similar to but smaller than ostriches
Carduelis,
genus Carduelis
in some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets
Spinus,
genus Spinus
in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches
genus Pitta
type genus of the Pittidae; a large genus of birds of southern Asia and Australia and adjacent islands
Pastor,
subgenus Pastor
only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus
Pernis,
genus Pernis
a common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-streaked underparts
Odontophorus,
genus Odontophorus
genus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails; sometimes placed in a distinct subfamily or isolated in a distinct family
Aramus,
genus Aramus
genus of large brown long-billed wading birds found in warm swampy regions of the western hemisphere: courlan; limpkin
Alca,
genus Alca
type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill