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
       [Order] Anseriformes Wagler, 1831 - waterfowl and screamers
         1 Family Anhimidae Stejneger, 1885 - screamers
         2 Family Anseranatidae Sclater, 1880 [monotypic] - magpie-goose
         3 Family Anatidae Vigors, 1825 - ducks, geese, swans