Nov 27, 2016

115. Bats Vs Birds

                                                                          By H A R I N I

Bats and Birds have many similarities and differences. In this essay, you will read about some of the interesting information about the similarities and differences about bats and birds. Let me first tell you, about how bats and birds are different.
         
Birds and bats are very different. For instance, birds are birds that feed their young one through mouth, and bats are mammals. Some people think bats are birds, but, they are not, because bats give offspring (live birth), and birds lay eggs. Another reason is that birds have feathers, and bats have fur, or hair. How they are different, is that bats are always brown or black, while birds can be any color. Another is that bats are nocturnal whereas birds are not. These are the differences of bats and birds.

While bats and birds are different in many ways, they are also very alike. For example, both birds and bats have streamlined bodies. This helps them maintain speed while feeding and in flight. Bats do not have feathers like birds do, but, their webbed wings give them affective flight performance. They also have the same diet, for example, both bats and birds drink nectar and eat fruits. Another fact, is that bats use echolocation and not all birds do. What I mean to say is that Oilbirds and Swiftlets are two types of birds that use echolocation. On the other hand, Hummingbirds and Parrots don’t use echolocation, so not all birds use echolocation. Both the bat and bird uses their unique wings to maintain their survival.


In conclusion, there are many similarities and differences of both bats and birds as discussed in this essay.
  By - Harini, Grade IV