adjective describing something that is not related to birds
Non-avian refers to organisms that are not birds, typically used in the context of comparing avian (bird) and non-avian species.
Non-avian animals encompass a wide range of species that do not belong to the bird group, used in zoological research and classification.
Non-avian species are those that are not part of the class Aves (birds), important in studies of bird evolution and classification.
Non-avian dinosaurs are a group of dinosaurs that are not closely related to birds, often used in discussions about dinosaur evolution.
In the field of paleontology, non-avian dinosaurs are often referred to as simply 'non-avian' to differentiate them from birds, which are considered avian dinosaurs.
In psychology, the term 'non-avian' may be used in research or discussions related to animal behavior, cognition, or evolution to distinguish between birds and other non-avian species.
Biologists may use the term 'non-avian' when studying evolutionary relationships, genetics, or ecological interactions between avian and non-avian species.
Ornithologists may use the term 'non-avian' when referring to bird-like dinosaurs that are not considered part of the avian lineage.