About Birds
Birds are in fact descendants of dinosaurs and formal collective name for birds is ‘Aves’.The vast majority of bird species have the ability to fly, a skill made possible through the evolution of wings, feathers and a number of other adaptations. A number of birds however, such as penguins and ostriches, have lost the ability to fly due to evolving in an environment where flying wasn’t necessary. As flying uses a lot of energy, they have high metabolisms, high body temperatures and an incredibly efficient respiratory system during flight.
Birds are found all around the world, in almost any habitat, from the emperor penguins in the Antarctic to species found in some of the world’s hottest deserts. Some bird species spend their entire life in one small area while others migrate tens of thousands of miles every year.
- 1. Red Jungle Fowl : Material will be provided later
- 2. Lesser Adjutant Stork : Material will be provided later
References:
- IUCN
- Birds of Indian subcontinent, Grimmett, Inskipp, Inskipp
- National Geographic
- Basicbiology.com
