The type of animal known for laying eggs and having feathers is a bird. Birds are a diverse class of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and a high metabolic rate. They belong to the class Aves and are primarily known for their ability to fly, although some species are flightless. Birds lay eggs that have hard shells, which provide protection for developing embryos. Additionally, they exhibit various nesting behaviors and parental care methods. Birds play crucial roles in ecosystems as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers, and are appreciated for their beauty, songs, and diversity.