Birds - Animal Pedia

Explore Class Aves (Birds)

Extensive articles investigating bird species, covering their specialized features, flight mechanics, nesting behaviors, migration patterns, and ecological relationships across different avian families and orders.

Birds: Types, Characteristics, Habitat, Diet, Reproduction, Facts & Pictures

What are birds characteristics? Birds have 9 distinct characteristics that make them unique in the animal kingdom: Feathers: Feathers are composed of keratin, the same protein found in reptilian scales and mammalian hair. Each feather has a central shaft (rachis) with interlocking barbs and barbules, creating a lightweight but strong surface. Feathers serve multiple functions: […]