In this article we will discuss about Pigeons:- 1. Characteristic Features in Pigeons 2. Distribution of Pigeons 3. Habits and Habitat 4. Structure 5 . Locomotion 6. Sense Organs. Contents: Characteristic Features in Pigeons Distribution of Pigeons Habits and Habitat of Pigeons Structure of Pigeons Locomotion in Pigeons Sense Organs in Pigeons 1. Characteristic Features in Pigeons: The pigeons are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the flight mechanism in pigeons. The flight of birds apparently seems to be simple; a bird lifts its body and drives itself forward by beating its wings against the air- current. But the process is not so easy. It involves many complicated and delicate steps. Pigeon, like other flying birds, is actually a [...]
Let us learn about the comparison between ratites and carinates. Comparison # Ratites: (Palaeognathae): 1. Distribution: Discontinuous, except Ostrich, they are confined to southern continents and islands. 2. Habitat: Terrestrial—usually living in desert. 3. Size: Usually large Exoskeleton: 4. Tail: Functionless. 5. Feathers: Devoid of hooks and hooklets. The barbs are free. 6. After shaft: Usually well-developed. 7. Rectrices: Absent [...]