About the Class Aves

This is the class of birds. Though their most notable characteristics are their feathers and wings. they are not

simply limited to this; they posses strong, horny beaks instead of teeth. Their feathers keep their bodies

warm and promote homeostatis by maintaining a stable inner temperature. Birds lay hard-shelled eggs,

where their offspring grow and develop until birth. [18] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know?

The Class Aves possesses approximately 30 orders of birds, 180 families, and about 2,000 genera with

10,000 species. Aves descended from the dinossaurs (though they of course have evolved a lot!) [18]

 

Did you know…?

 

Owls can rotate their necks 270 degrees. [29]

 

Owls are nocturnal animals, making its easy for them to find their preys (insects, small mammals

and other birds) as they sleep. [28]

 

In addition, the color of their feathers helps them blend into their environment (camouflage), which helps them to hide from their preys and predators. [28]

 

Furthermore, owls are farsighted, which helps them catch their preys easily when they are perched on a tree. A group of owls is called a parliament. [28]