Phylum Chordata Bateson, 1885 - chordates
   Class Aves Linnaeus, 1758 - birds see Subclass Aves Linnaeus, 1758
     Subclass Neornithes Gadow, 1893 see Clade Neornithes Gadow, 1893
       Superorder Neognathae Pycraft, 1900 see Cohort Neognathae Pycraft, 1900
         Order Anseriformes Wagler, 1831 - waterfowl and screamers
           Family Anatidae Vigors, 1825 - ducks, geese, swans
             Subfamily Anatinae Vigors, 1825 - pond ducks
               Genus Thalassornis Eyton, 1838
                 1 Thalassornis leuconotos Eyton, 1838 - white-backed duck see Thalassornis leuconotus Eyton, 1838