Question

How many different types of birds are there? Including a couple of pre historical ones.

Answer 1

With more than 10,000 species alive today, birds constitute the most diverse group of land vertebrates (backboned animals) on Earth.

Answer 2

There are over 10,000 recognized species of birds, ranging from tiny hummingbirds to large ostriches. Each species has its own unique characteristics and adaptations. Quite the diverse feathered bunch!

Answer 3

There are over 10,000 known species of birds worldwide, and new species are occasionally discovered or reclassified through scientific research.