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Birdsusually is a neologism used in some educational resources to describe the suite of traits commonly found across the class Aves, distinguishing generic avian features from species-specific adaptations. The term is not part of formal taxonomy, and its definition can vary between authors and contexts.

Core anatomical traits include endothermy, feather covering, beaked jaws (with exceptions in a few groups), wings with flight feathers, a skeleton adapted for flight, and a highly efficient respiratory system. Birdsusually emphasizes that while these features are widespread, there is substantial diversity in size, shape, and lifestyle among birds.

In terms of behavior, the concept encompasses common tendencies such as vocal communication, territoriality, nest building, and parental care. Foraging strategies range from seed eating and fruit picking to insect hunting and vertebrate prey, with adaptations tied to habitat, from forest canopies to open oceans.

Distribution and habitats are globally widespread; birds inhabit nearly every terrestrial and some aquatic environments. While many species migrate seasonally, others are resident. Migration patterns vary by lineage and geography, reflecting ecological opportunities and constraints.

Reproduction involves egg laying, incubation, and post-hatching parental care, with substantial variation in clutch size, incubation period, and fledging success across species.

The term birdsusually remains a pedagogical tool rather than a formal taxonomic concept and is used to convey general avian biology in introductory contexts; it is less common in professional scientific literature.