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Neognathae

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Superorder: Neognathae
Pycraft, 1900
Orders

The Neognathae or neognaths ("new jaws") are one of the two living superorders of birds. The other living superorder is Paleognathae.

Most birds come from this group. They are identified by the shape of their bony palate. See the article on birds for more info.

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