Neornithes Gadow, 1893 - living birds
   Neognathae Pycraft 1900 see Cohort Neognathae Pycraft, 1900
     Galloanserae Sibley, Ahlquist & Monroe Jr., 1988 see Subcohort Galloanserae Sibley, Ahlquist & Monroe Jr., 1988
       1 [Order] Galliformes Temminck, 1820 - fowl
       2 [Order] Anseriformes Wagler, 1831 - waterfowl and screamers