PPT-Soaring Birds

A Red List Species Identification form and colour variable Where to find them Range indigenous throughout UK but not common More frequent in mainland Europe Habitat found in both upland and flatland . Chapter 6. Neornithes. Modern bird lineage. Approx 10,000 species. Originated 90-100 . Mya. in Cretaceous. Evolutionary History. 150 . Mya. dinosaurs & pterosaurs. 1860: single feather. 1861: skeletal remains. BOSERET G (1. ), . SAEGERMAN . C (1).. (. 1). Service d’épidémiologie et d’analyse de risque associée aux sciences vétérinaires. Département . des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires, . Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, . Characteristics. Over 9900 species. Outnumber all other vertebrates except fishes. Single unique feature set apart birds from other animals. Feathers - If it has feathers it’s a bird. Entire anatomy is designed around flight. . wadden. . sea´s. . birds.  "BLACK SUN". Birdwatching. is a popular activity with some of the best conditions in spring and autumn.  Particularly the starling migration during spring and autumn is an incredible sight. In Denmark we call this natural phenomenon “Black Sun” because thousands of starlings cover the sun, so that it cannot be seen.. Birds of Prey. Eat vertebrates . Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians . Have strong . legs and feet . Have keen vision for spotting prey while in flight. Use curved, sharp talons to capture & carry prey . 18A. Common Characteristics. Covered with feathers. Have thin-walled, often hollow bones (these bones are not lighter, but they are denser, stiffer, and stronger). Require enormous amounts of energy. prepared . by Group 2. Hawks, kites and eagles. family . :. Accipitridae. ; birds of prey . hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures.. Discription. :. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight.. Bird Taxonomy. Kingdom: . Animalia. Phylum: . Chordata. Subphylum: . Craniata. Infraphylum. : . Vertebrata. Class: . Aves. Ornithology- study of birds. Characteristics of Birds. Adaptations for flight. A RESOURCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1043470). GALAPAGOSCONSERVATION.ORG.UK. A RESOURCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1043470). Chapter 16. Birds. Birds belong to the class Aves.. Aves comes from the Latin word for bird. .. First appeared on Earth 150 million years . ago. Section 1. Bird Characteristics. S. hare some characteristics with reptiles. Migratory Bird Conservation for Federal Partners. March 2016, NMFWA. Addressing Migratory Birds in NEPA. NEPA Considerations – Common Questions. Common Questions:. How do I know I’ve analyzed the correct birds? . Brian Resor. Albuquerque Soaring Club - Moriarty, NM. Sailplanes/Gliders. Get into the air by. A. erotowing. on a 200ft rope. Typical release height 2k AGL. Have all the control authority of a powered aircraft. Evolution of birds . Kingdom . Animalia. , Phylum . Chordata. , Class Aves. Where did they come from?. From the Mesozoic Era, a debate of how they originated. . Two Hypotheses exist:. . Thecodont. . Current as of . 16. Mar 2017. OBJECTIVE. Introduce users to the AHAS system by highlighting specific capabilities, common pitfalls, and best practices. Objective. OVERVIEW. Outputs. Current Conditions (current hour query).