what is the genus and species of a bird
Phylum Class Order Family Genus & species Common name. Birds belong to the animal Kingdom and are grouped under Phylum Chordata in the Class Aves (birds). Within the Class Aves, birds are classified into smaller groups known as Orders and Families.Then each bird has a scientific name: a genus and a species.Worldwide, it has been agreed that the genus is always written first and begins with an upper case letter. The species is written entirely in lower case letters.ithin the Class Aves, birds are classified into smaller groups known as Orders and Families. Then each bird has a scientific name: a genus and a species. Worldwide, it has been agreed that the genus is always written first and begins with an upper case letter. The species is written entirely in lower case letters.