Birds Cuddling

The subclass Neornithes has two superorders –
- Superorder Palaeognathae:
The name of the superorder is derived from paleognath, the ancient Greek for "old jaws" in reference to the skeletal anatomy of the palate, which is described as more primitive and reptilian than that in other birds. The Palaeognathae consists of two orders which comprise 49 existing species.
• Struthioniformes—ostriches, emus, kiwis, and allies