Question

Write the characteristics of class Aves with reference to their body covering and jaws.

Answer 1

The characteristics of class Aves with reference to their body covering and jaws are:

• The organisms belonging to the class of Aves shows the presence of feathers covering its body.
• Birds have wings to fly for locomotion.
• Generally, the skeletal system of birds contains hollow and lightweighted bones, providing ease in their flight.
• The legs of birds bear scales and toes have claws.
• Jaws of birds are provided with horny beaks but have no teeth.
• Female birds lay hard-shelled eggs.
• Examples: peacocks, parrots, pigeons, etc.