The birds are hot-blooded vertebrates and are found in the group of tradies. They are found in all types of habitats and on all continents, even in environments as cold as Antarctica. Its main characteristic is the presence of feathers and the ability to fly, although not all can, as some species have lost this capacity. In the world of birds, there is a great variety in terms of morphology (body shape), feather colors and size, beak shapes and feeding patterns.
Do you know the different types of birds that exist and their characteristics? If you want to know more about this wonderful group of animals, continue reading this article by Animal Expert, where we will talk about the types of birds present in each part of the world and their most curious details.
- The birds are the closest descendants of the dinosaurs.
- Which inhabited the Earth about 200 million years ago.
- In the Jurassic.
- As mentioned.
- These are endothermic (hot-blooded) animals that have feathers that cover their entire body.
- A beak (with keratin cells) and have no teeth.
- Its front legs are suitable for flight and.
- In the case of non-flying bird species.
- Such as ostriches.
- Kiwis or penguins.
- Its hind legs are suitable for running.
- Walking or swimming.
- Its particular anatomy has several adaptations.
- Most of which are related to flight and its particular lifestyles.
- They have the following features:.
Worldwide, there are more than 10,000 species, most of which diversified in the Cretaceous about 145 million years ago. Currently, they are grouped into two main strains:
Below is a diagram showing the types of birds that exist most clearly.
The types of birds of Palaeognathae include
The Neognathae are the most diverse and numerous group of birds today, so we will name their most well-known or most striking representatives. Here we can find:
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