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Aves

Aves. The scientific classification for birds By: Mikaeli and Lexi. Exceptions. Ostriches, penguin, etc. --can’t fly Penguins, mallards, etc. -–can swim. Close Relatives. Thecodonts.

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Aves

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  1. Aves The scientific classification for birds By: Mikaeli and Lexi

  2. Exceptions • Ostriches, penguin, etc. --can’t fly • Penguins, mallards, etc. -–can swim

  3. Close Relatives • Thecodonts • Scientists believe that the Thecodonts were ancient dinosaurs that existed about 65 million years ago.

  4. Fun Facts • Hummingbirds can fly backwards • Aves have hollow bones • Around 20% of Aves migrate long distance every year • The chicken is the most commonly found Aves

  5. Caribbean Flamingo • Kingdom- animalia • Phylum- Chordata • Class- Aves • Order- Phoenicopteriformes • Family- Phoenicopteridae • Genus- Phoenicopterus • Species-Ruber

  6. Characteristics • Skeleton • Backbone • Warm blood • Feathers- all known birds have feathers, and no other known class of animal has feathers • Wings • Beaks or bills • No teeth • Lay eggs • Hollow bones to allow them to fly • 2 legs

  7. Different Families • Accipitridae- • Includes birds of prey, such as haws and eagles • About 233 species recorded • Found on every different continent except Antarctica • Inhabit many different environments, especially forests and trees • Blend into their environment and have camouflage for hunting purposes • Some characteristics are talons, hooked beak, broad wings, very large wingspan, tails, very sharp eyesight

  8. Different Families • Large Water birds • Found anywhere except for Australia, Asia, and Antarctica • Down curved beak for water feeding • Long neck and legs for water • Flamingoes, herons, and other large water feeding birds

  9. Sources • Animal.pawnation.com/5-major-characteristices-birds.5792.html • www.birdnature.com/borderintro.html • www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse_tax.aspx • Animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/accipitridae • Google images search • www.wikipedia.com • www.sciencekids.com • www.caf.wvu.edu

  10. Red Throat Hummingbird Familoy- Animilia Phylum-Chordata Class- Aves Order-

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