Big Zigzag Families Summary – Bird Families of the World

Big Zigzag Bird Families Table with some Bigzz Family Page links

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Bird Families completed 100% member in BigZZ

Scrub-birds (Atrichornithidae) 2 members endemic family – Noisy Scrub-bird added in WA to Rufous Scrub-bird seen in NSW in 2018
Australasian Treecreepers (Climacteridae) 7 members family – White-browed Treecreeper & Black-tailed Treecreeper added to the 5 seen before in Australia and Papua New Guinea
Bristlebirds (Dasyornithidae) 3 members endemic family – Western Bristlebird added in WA to Eastern Bristlebird & Rufous Bristlebird seen before.
Pardalotes (Pardalotidae) 4 members endemic family – Forty-spotted Pardalote &
Red-browed Pardalote added to Spotted Pardalote & Striated Pardalote
Logrunner and Chowchilla (Orthonychidae) 3 members family – Chowchilla added to Papuan Logrunner & Australian Logrunner seen before
Australasian Babblers (Pomatostomidae) 5 members family – Hall’s Babbler & Chestnut-crowned Babbler added to Papuan, Gray-crowned Babbler & White-browed Babbler seen before.
Shriketits (Falcunculidae) 3 members endemic family – Western Shrike-tit & Northern Shrike-tit added to Eastern Shrike-tit seen before.
Lyrebirds (Menuridae) 2 members endemic family – Albert’s Lyrebird added in QLD to Superb Lyrebird seen first 1n 2013.

Red-browed Pardalote (Pardalotus rubricatus)

Bird Families passed 75% members during BigZZ

Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) 50 seen out of 66, 16 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 52% to 76%
Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae) 27 seen out of 33, 15 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 36% to 82%!
Whipbirds and Wedgebills (Psophodidae) 4 seen out of 5, 3 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 20% to 80%!
Jaegers and Skuas (Stercorariidae) 6 seen out of 7. During Big Zigzag: 1 lifer (Brown Skua), and 2 seen (Parasitic Jaeger, Pomarine Jaeger). So moved form 71% to 86%

Dusky Grasswren (Amytornis purnelli)

Bird Families passed 50% members during BigZZ

Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae). 107 seen out of 195, 21 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 44% to 55%
Jewel-babblers and Quail-thrushes (Cinclosomatidae) 8 seen out of 12 (all 7 Australians + 1 in PNG), 6 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 17% to 67%
Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae) 12 seen out of 23, 3 Big Zigzag lifers, so moved form 39% to 52%
Painted-Snipes (Rostratulidae) 2 seen out of 3, 1 Big Zigzag lifer (Australian Painted-Snipe), so moved form 33% to 67%
Frigatebirds (Fregatidae) 3 seen out of 5, 1 Big Zigzag lifer (Lesser Frigatebird), so moved form 40% to 60%

Chestnut Quail-thrush (Cinclosoma castanotum)

Other Bird Families to be mentioned

Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae). 36 members seen during BigZZ, 13 lifers. My global status of this 200 species family is 70 (35%)
Shearwaters and Petrels (Procellariidae). 15 members seen during BigZZ, 8 lifers. My global status of this 98 species family is 29 (30%)
Pigeons and Doves ( Columbidae). 24 members seen during BigZZ, 7 lifers. My global status of this 350 species family is 139 (40%)
Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae). 17 members seen during BigZZ, 7 lifers. My global status of this 134 species family is 66 (49%)
Australasian Robins (Petroicidae). 20 members seen during BigZZ, 6 lifers. My global status of this 51 species family is 34 (67%)
Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae). 13 members seen during BigZZ, 5 lifers. My global status of this 61 species family is 25 (41%)
Megapodes (Megapodiidae). 3 memeber seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Malleefowl, plus Australian Brushturkey and Orange-footed Scrubfowl). My global status of this 21 species family is just 4 (19%), but all 3 Australian members seen.

Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida)

Other Bird Families with 2-3 Lifers

Buttonquail (Turnicidae). 4 members seen during BigZZ, 3 lifers. My global status of this 18 species family is 7 (39%)
Cockatoos (Cacatuidae). 14 members seen during BigZZ, 3 lifers. My global status of this 22 species family is 15 (68%)
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers (Spotted Nightjar, White-throated Nightjar. Large-tailed Nightjar seen before). My global status of this 98 species family is 30 (31%)
Albatrosses (Diomedeidae). 8 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 19 species family is 9 (47%)
Southern Storm-Petrels (Oceanitidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers (Gray-backed Storm-Petrel, White-faced Storm-Petrel. Wilson’s Storm-Petrel seen before). My global status of this 10 species family is 4 (40%)
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns (Ardeidae). 12 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 74 species family is 51 (69%)
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae). 17 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 250 species family is 156 (62%)
Barn-Owls (Tytonidae). 4 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 17 species family is 8 (47%)
Owls (Strigidae). 5 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 228 species family is 66 (29%)
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae). 9 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 117 species family is 44 (38%)
Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies (Artamidae). 15 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 24 species family is 20 (83%)
Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae). 11 members seen during BigZZ, 2 lifers. My global status of this 105 species family is 25 (24%)

Australian Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae)

Other Bird Families with 1 Lifer

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae). 19 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer. My global status of this 172 species family is 128 (74%)
Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Blue-breasted Quail, plus Brown Quail and Stubble Quail). My global status of this 187 species family is 48 (26%)
Cuckoos (Cuculidae). 11 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Little Bronze-Cuckoo). My global status of this 156 species family is 81 (52%)
Swifts (Apodidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (White-throated Needletail, Australian Swiftlet). My global status of this 105 species family is 44 (42%)
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae). 13 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer. My global status of this 69 species family is 52 (75%)
Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae). 22 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Latham’s Snipe). My global status of this 98 species family is 65 (66%)
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae). 17 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Blue-billed White-Tern). My global status of this 105 species family is 74 (70%)
Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae). 6 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Gray Falcon). My global status of this 65 species family is 38 (58%)
Fantails (Rhipiduridae). 6 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Mangrove Fantail). My global status of this 64 species family is 18 (28%)
Birds-of-Paradise (Paradisaeidae). 4 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Paradise Riflebird). My global status of this 44 species family is 18 (41%)
Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae). 5 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Spinifexbird). My global status of this 67 species family is 18 (27%)
Thrushes and Allies (Turdidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ, 1 lifer (Russet-tailed Thrush, plus Bassian Thrush and introduced Eurasian Blackbird). My global status of this 194 species family is 74 (38%)

Gray Falcon (Falco hypoleucos)

Families with no lifers

Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae). 2 members seen (Southern Cassowary, Emu) during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 4.
Magpie Goose (Anseranatidae). 1 member (Magpie Goose) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 1.
Bustards (Otididae). 1 member (Australian Bustard) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 26.
Frogmouths (Podargidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Tawny Frogmouth, Papuan Frogmouth). Total speices in family: 16.
Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae). 1 member (Australian Owlet-nightjar) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 10.
Cranes (Gruidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Brolga, Sarus Crane). Total speices in family: 15.
Thick-knees (Burhinidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 10.
Stilts and Avocets (Recurvirostridae). 3 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 9.
Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 12.
Jacanas (Jacanidae). 1 member seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 8.
Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae). 1 member seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 17.
Grebes (Podicipedidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ (Australasian Grebe, Hoary-headed Grebe, Great Crested Grebe. Total speices in family: 22.
Tropicbirds (Phaethontidae). 1 member (Red-tailed Tropicbird) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 3.
Penguins (Spheniscidae). 1 member (Little Penguine) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 18.
Storks (Ciconiidae). 1 member (Black-necked Stork) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 20.
Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae). 4 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 11.
Anhingas (Anhingidae). 1 member (Australasian Darter) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 4.
Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae). 5 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 40.
Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae). 5 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 36.
Pelicans (Pelecanidae). 1 member (Australian Pelican) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 8.
Osprey (Pandionidae). 1 member (Osprey) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 1.
Bee-eaters (Meropidae). 1 member (Rainbow Bee-eater) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 31.
Rollers (Coraciidae). 1 member (Dollarbird) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 13.
Pittas (Pittidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Noisy Pitta, Rainbow Pitta). Total speices in family: 46.
Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae). 7 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 107.
Sittellas (Neosittidae). 1 member (Varied Sittella) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 3.
Australo-Papuan Bellbirds (Oreoicidae). 1 member (Crested Bellbird) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 3.
Old World Orioles (Oriolidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ (Olive-backed Oriole, Green Oriole, Australasian Figbird). Total speices in family: 41.
Boatbills (Machaerirhynchidae). 1 member (Yellow-breasted Boatbill) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 2.
Drongos (Dicruridae). 1 member (Spangled Drongo) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 28.
White-winged Chough and Apostlebird (Corcoracidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in the easiest Australian endemic bird family: 2.
Crows, Jays, and Magpies (Corvidae). 5 members seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 136.
Larks (Alaudidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Singing Bushlark, Eurasian Skylark). Total speices in family: 98.
Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Zitting Cisticola, Golden-headed Cisticola). Total speices in family: 164.
Reed Warblers and Allies (Acrocephalidae). 1 member (Australian Reed Warbler) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 60.
Swallows (Hirundinidae). 4 member(s) seen during BigZZ (White-backed Swallow, Welcome Swallow, Tree Martin, Fairy Martin). Total speices in family: 92.
Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae). 1 members seen during BigZZ (Red-whiskered Bulbul, introduced). Total speices in family: 161.
White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies (Zosteropidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (Silvereye, Australian Yellow White-eye). Total speices in family: 150.
Starlings (Sturnidae). 3 members seen during BigZZ (Metallic Starling, and 2 introduced: European Starling, Common Myna). Total speices in family: 125.
Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae). 1 member (Mistletoebird) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 56.
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae). 1 member (Sahul Sunbird) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 151.
Old World Sparrows (Passeridae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow. Both introduced). Total speices in family: 43.
Wagtails and Pipits (Motacillidae). 1 member (Australian Pipit) seen during BigZZ. Total speices in family: 70.
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae). 2 members seen during BigZZ (European Goldfinch, European Greenfinch. Both introduced). Total speices in family: 236.