Birds are evolved from reptiles, but also differ dramatically. List features of birds that differentiate

them from most reptiles? What will be an ideal response?


Birds have large eyes, comparatively larger brain, lightweight skeleton, feathers, flight muscles, lungs
that enjoy constant air flow, and a four-chambered heart (shared with crocodiles).

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