Aves (Noun)
Meaning
(ornithology) the class of birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fossil record indicates that aves evolved from reptiles during the Jurassic period.
- Aves are characterized by feathers, beaks, and lightweight skeletons.
- In ornithology, the study of aves is a diverse field that encompasses many subfields.
- Aves are found on every continent and in almost every habitat on Earth.
- The diversity of aves is reflected in their wide range of sizes, from hummingbirds to ostriches.