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SPECIAL FEATURES OF BIRDS (5): The wings

The wing is a forelimb and an adaptation to flight that is unique to class Aves. The bones of the… Read More

SPECIAL FEATURES OF BIRDS (4):The feet

Many birds use their feet, as well as their beaks, for foraging and hunting. Chickens and many ground-dwelling birds scratch… Read More

SPECIAL FEATURES OF BIRDS (3): The beak

The beak, or bill, is the bird’s main equipment for preening, feeding and attacking. The bill is adapted primarily for… Read More

SPECIAL FEATURES OF BIRDS (2): Adaptive features of birds

Birds come in all shapes, sizes and colours and are adapted to an enormously wide range of ecological circumstances. Despite… Read More