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.