An Introduction to Birds

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An Introduction to Birds

• KINGDOM
• PHYLUM
• CLASS

Animalia
Chordata
Aves
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Avian Characteristics
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Avian Characteristics

• Unidirectional Lungs
• Parental Care
• Monogamy
• Large-brained
• Highly Communicative
• Skilled Navigators
• Color Vision
• Sensitive Hearing

• Feathers
• Bills
• Lightweight Bones
• Flight
• Eggs / Nests
• Bipedal
• High Metabolism
• 4-chambered Heart

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Avian Characteristics
ALL Birds Have

• Unidirectional Lungs
• Parental Care
• Monogamy
• Large-brained
• Highly Communicative
• Skilled Navigators
• Color Vision
• Sensitive Hearing

• Feathers
• Bills
• Lightweight Bones
• Flight
• Eggs / Nests
• Bipedal
• High Metabolism
• 4-chambered Heart

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Avian Characteristics
ONLY Birds Have

• Unidirectional Lungs
• Parental Care
• Monogamy
• Large-brained
• Highly Communicative
• Skilled Navigators
• Color Vision
• Sensitive Hearing

• Feathers
• Bills
• Lightweight Bones
• Flight
• Eggs / Nests
• Bipedal
• Hallux
• High Metabolism
• 4-chambered Heart

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Feathers
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Bills
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Pneumatic Bones