Distinguishing Features

• Wings

• Hollow bones

• Built-in compass (through magnets in the brain, or the eyes can see magnetic fields)

• Beaks

• Most lay eggs

Why are we Better?

• Only class that can successfully fly without technology

• Fastest animal on Earth is the peregrine falcon clocked at 242 mph!

• Going at such immense speeds, birds can be the perfect predators

• Extremely majestic and beautiful

• Inspired humans for centures

• Represent freedom

• Can walk with feet and take off instantaneously

• Can never get lost with an internal compass that still fascinates scientists

• Phenomenal vision

Examples

• Peregrine Falcon

• Bald Eagle

• Hawks

• Seagulls