<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The subject of this study focuses on the cranial morphology of 24 native European passerine bird families. In addition to the discussion of taxonomical questions regarding to the examination of beak, orbit, cranium and mandible, the author aims to provide guidance to the determination of raptors’ prey remains. Most of the studied bird families are well-distinguishable using the knowledge on the mentioned osteological traits except some less-specialised families.</p></abstract>

The subject of this study focuses on the cranial morphology of 24 native European passerine bird families. In addition to the discussion of taxonomical questions regarding to the examination of beak, orbit, cranium and mandible, the author aims to provide guidance to the determination of raptors’ prey remains. Most of the studied bird families are well-distinguishable using the knowledge on the mentioned osteological traits except some less-specialised families.

Cranial morphology of European passerine bird families (Aves, Passeriformes)

MME/BirdLife Hungary, 1121 Budapest, Költő utca 21.,

Ornis Hungarica

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The subject of this study focuses on the cranial morphology of 24 native European passerine bird families. In addition to the discussion of taxonomical...

Cranial morphology of European passerine bird families (Aves, Passeriformes)

Published Online: Jan 25, 2017

Page range: 54 - 77

Received: Jun 24, 2016

Accepted: Nov 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/orhu-2016-0015

Keywords
taxonomy, determination, cranial morphology, songbirds

© 2016 Péter Ujhelyi, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Cranial morphology of European passerine bird families (Aves, Passeriformes)

Published Online: Jan 25, 2017

Page range: 54 - 77

Received: Jun 24, 2016

Accepted: Nov 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/orhu-2016-0015

Keywordstaxonomy, determination, cranial morphology, songbirds

© 2016 Péter Ujhelyi, published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
taxonomy, determination, cranial morphology, songbirds