North American birds

The North American birds most closely resemble those of Eurasia, which was connected to this continent until geologically recent times.

Many groups occur throughout these northern hemisphere continents, although distinctive groups have also arisen, such as the wrens

Bird families occurring in North America include:

Gaviiformes

• Gaviidae loons or divers

Podicepiformes

• Podicepidae grebes

 For local birding, see also

• List of birds of Santa Cruz County, California

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