The following points highlight the top twenty types of Indian birds. The types are: 1. White Backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) [Fam. Accipitridae] 2. Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) [Fam. Strigidae] 3. Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) [Fam. Gruidae] 4. Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) [Fam. Bucerotidae] 5. Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans) [Fam. Accipitridae] and Others. Indian Birds: Type # 1. White Backed [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Migration of Birds:- 1. Definition of Bird Migration 2. Types of Bird Migration 3. Causes 4. Guiding Mechanisms 5. Disadvantages. Contents: Definition of Bird Migration Types of Bird Migration Causes of Migration Guiding Mechanisms in Bird Navigation Disadvantages of Bird Migration 1. Definition of Bird Migration: The word "migration" has come from [...]
In this article we will discuss about the classification of birds. 1. Subclass Archaeornithes [Gk. Archios = ancient + ornithos = bird] [1 species, Jurassic, Bavaria]: i) This subclass includes most primitive, fossil birds of Jurassic period and are known from Germany. ii) Wings had primitive feathers. iii) Tail feathers were arranged in a row along each side of a [...]