Domain: Eukarya
This domain contains all organisms that have eukaryotic cells, including members of the kingdoms Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. This means that they store DNA in the nucleus within each of their cells.
Kingdom: Animalia
All members of this kingdom are multicellular and heterotrophic, in other words, they are consumers. They do not have cell walls, and most of them are mobile for at least some part of their lives. Aside from these characteristics, kingdom Animalia is incredibly diverse.
Class: Aves
This class encompasses all birds. They are all vertebrates evolved from a common ancestor, and most of them have feathers evolved for use in flight and active metabolism. Modern birds share the following traits: horny,
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They are often called, "perching birds," most of which are songbirds. They live virtually everywhere in the world, except for Antarctica, and also vary greatly in size but are generally relatively small (i.e. much smaller the size of a Bald Eagle). Examples of passerines are mockingbirds, crows, and finches.
Family: Corvidae
This taxonomic family contains birds such as nutcrackers, crows, and jays. These birds have strong legs, large bills and feather-covered circular nostrils. Additionally, they are omnivorous birds and are found globally, except for Antarctica, New Zealand, and the Pacific Ocean islands. Behaviorally, they are very sociable and thrive in forests, woodlands, and open countrysides.
Genus: Corvus
Members of this genus are commonly divided into larger "ravens" and average "crows." These birds are characterized by overwhelmingly black plumage, with very few showing grays, whites, or browns. However, the various species utter a variety of unique sounds, ranging from harsh cawing to soothing coos. They are very intelligent birds, and often prefer open regions for foraging rather than densely populated, closed regions such as big