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What are the modifications that are observed in birds that help them fly?

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. Birds are masters of air . Almost every part of their body is suited for flight.

. FLIGHT ADAPTATIONS OF BIRDS

. Body of birds is boat shaped with reduced tail.

. Exoskeleton consists of epidermal feathers.

. Feathers are light in weight and provide support in air

. Eyes are large with sclerotic plates and comb like pecten.

. Skin is dry without glands , except preen gland in the tail.

. Forelimbs are modified into wings.

. Bones are pneumatic (weight reduction ) with extensions of air sacs.

. All modern flying birds are provided with powerful breast muscles.

. Air sacs , attached to lungs , provide continous oxygenation.

. Syrinx is voice box.

. Olfactory lobes are reduced in brain.

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