What is another word for gruiformes?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈuːɪfˌɔːmz] (IPA) 
Gruiformes is a term used in the classification of birds that refers to a diverse group of species including rails, cranes, and coots. Synonyms for Gruiformes include the order Ralliformes, which refers specifically to rails, and the older term Alectorides, which includes species such as game birds and pheasants. Other synonyms for Gruiformes include the suborder Grues, which specifically refers to cranes, and the suborders Eurypygae and Cariamae, which refer to specific families within the group. As with many taxonomic classifications, different scientific communities may use different terms and synonyms to describe the same group or subset of species.
