Most feed on anima life

• Large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters shorebirds and coastal diving birds

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Charadriiformes is a diverse order of small to medium-large birds . It includes about 350 species and has members in all parts of the world. Most Charadriiformes live near water and eat invertebrates or other small animals; however, some are pelagic (seabirds), ...

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Charadriiformes \Charadriiformes\ n. large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters; shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on animal life. Syn: order Charadriiformes .