Name two examples of aerial habitat animals

A habitat is the natural environment where a living organism resides. Different animals require different types of habitats to survive.

Types of habitats:

1. Terrestrial habitat – found on land
2. Aquatic habitat – found in water

Aerial habitat refers to habitats in the sky. Animals living in aerial habitats include birds and insects.

Characteristics of aerial animals:

• They have wings to help them fly.
• Their body and wings are covered with feathers or silky membranes.
• Their bones are light and hollow to aid in flight.
• They spend most of their life in the air.
• They catch insects or prey while flying.

Types of birds based on habitat:

1. Terrestrial birds – live mostly on land, feed on seeds and grains, often flightless or capable of short flights, stay close to the ground.
2. Aerial birds – spend most of their life in the sky, equipped with wings for flying.
3. Arboreal birds – live mainly in trees and dense foliage, usually insectivorous or frugivorous.