1) Birds are classified as class Aves and evolved from dinosaurs over 150 million years ago. They have characteristics like feathers, hollow bones, and wings that enable flight. 2) Birds go through life cycles that involve breeding, nesting, incubation, and fledging. They migrate and form territories. Reproduction involves sexual reproduction like mating and laying fertilized eggs. 3) The document provides details on three specific bird species: the Laysan albatross, king penguin, and bald eagle, describing their habitats, diets, locomotion abilities, and interactions with humans.