CLASS AVES

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
~The Archaeopteryx is the oldest bird. What bird was it the size of?

Characteristics
Feathers
Have wings
2 legs
Warm body
Lay eggs
Beak/bill
Hollow/ Fuse bones
And have EXTRAORDINARY Communication and song production!

FOUND

• Live in most environment from the driest deserts to marine environments
• Examples: Rain Forest and the Arctic.

REPRODUCTION

• Mate on breeding seasons
• This is called monogramous
• Males attract the female mate
• Takes place usually on females back
• Internal fertilization

EATING

• Aves eat in a wide range.
• From dead animals to other birds.
• They also eat fruit and grains
• And small rodents and insects.
• Some eat nectar.

ROLE IN NICHE

• Aves help maintain their surrounding environment
• Aid in dispersal in plants
• Help control pest by taking them to feed young
• And apparently indicate pollution effects

The oldest bird was known as an Archaeopteryx and lived about 150 million years ago. It was the size of a raven, was covered with feathers, and had wings.

Peregrine Falcons can fly up to 90 mph, and dive at over 200 mph.

The smallest bird egg belongs to the hummingbird and is the size of a pea

Some breeds of chickens can lay colored eggs. The Ameraucana and Araucana can lay green or blue eggs.