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All Our Bird Friends - Big and Small, Colorful and Plain, in Our Area

At Polonezköy Country Club, birds are not just ornaments of the sky; they are part of the soil, the water, the trees, and the morning stillness. Each day begins with the elegance of peacocks, the vibrant colors of parrots, and the cheerful songs of native birds.

Indian peafowls, ostriches, ducks, geese, pheasants, and seasonal wild birds… Some are permanent residents of the area, while others are occasional visitors.

Every bird species plays a role in the natural cycle—carrying seeds, balancing insect populations, or simply bearing witness to nature’s beauty.

We provide them with an environment where they can soar freely and where their natural behaviors are respected.

Here, birds are the storytellers of nature.

Discover The Species In Our Area

Biological Hierarchy Of Birds

Birds are classified under the class Aves in biological taxonomy. Within this class, there are various orders, families, genera, and species. For example, the scientific classification journey of a peacock is as follows:

Domain: Eukaryota (Eukaryota) → Kingdom: Animals (Animalia) → Phylum: Chordata (Chordata) → Subphylum: Vertebrata (Vertebrata) →
Class: Birds (Aves) → Order: Galliformes (Galliformes) → Family: Phasianidae (Phasianidae) → Genus: Peafowls (Pavo) → Species: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)

Summary Of Birds

They are covered with feathers.
They reproduce by laying eggs.
They have toothless beaks.
Flying species have hollow bones and air sacs.
They are warm-blooded (endothermic) animals.
They possess advanced vision and balance systems.
They communicate using complex vocalizations.
There is a strong correlation between the shape of their beaks and their feeding habits.

Origin Of Birds

The genetic origin of birds dates back to around 150 million years ago, evolving from certain theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic Period.
The fossil known as Archaeopteryx is one of the earliest known ancestors of modern birds.
Over time, the structure of feathers, bone lightness, and the respiratory system evolved, giving rise to today’s birds.
Flightless birds lost their ability to fly over time but adapted through other traits—such as the ostrich.
Birds have become capable of living on every continent and in nearly every type of habitat on Earth.