Some birds use warm air currents to soar through the air
false
true
What type of wings have "finger feathers?"
Fast Take-Off
Slow-Flapping
High-Speed
Soaring
Why do birds have hollow bones?
So they don't sink when on water
Because hollow bones are cooler than solid bones
So they are harder for predators to eat
So they aren't too heavy to fly
What is usually one-third the weight of a bird that can fly?
their attitude
the wings
the breast muscles
the head
Hummingbirds are unique because they are able to...
burrow to build nests
hover for long periods of time
lay eggs in other bird's nests
survive extremely cold climates
The "Fast Take-off" wing are...
long and fat
long and pointed
short and fat
long and slender
Birds are...
Vertebrates
Invertebrates
Birds are...
Ectothermic
Endothermic
Bird wings are completely flat to allow for more lift while flying
true
false
Birds have a high metabolism, which means...
they can hold their breath for a long time
they can fly long distances without eating
they use energy quickly
they hibernate to save energy
Birds have sharp teeth
false
true
What is preening?
cleaning
incubating
migrating
hatching
What is buoyant?
to burrow
to have hollow bones
to swim
to float
Which one is more likely to be camouflaged?
male
female
Migrating to warmer climate for the winter is...
a physical adaptation
a behavioral adaptation
Plumage is...
feathers
a part of the beak
the wing
a part of an egg
What is a scientist who studies birds called?
Ecologist
Chemist
Zoologist
Ornithologist
Many long- distance migratory birds can stay in the air for...
1 week
72 hours
24 hours
48 hours
Cowbirds are unique because they...
lay their eggs in other bird's nests
build nests near cow barns
can imitate many different sounds
feed their babies cow milk
Filoplumes are a type of feather that...
attract a mate
help steer while in flight
protect against harsh weather
give sensory information
Oviparous animals...
hatch babies from eggs
have a pouch for their babies
give birth to live young
lay eggs in water
The black heron creates shadow to hunt fish. This is an example of ...
a behavioral adaptation
a physical adaptation
Birds have to swallow their food whole
false
true
What is the number on use for a beak?
tell funny knock-knock jokes
preen
to gather or capture food
build nests
Having hollow bones is...
a behavioral adaptation
a physical adaptation
Soaring flight ...
is for birds with "fast take-off" wings
requires a lot of flapping
take very little energy
The bird of paradise "dances" to attract a mate. This is a...
behavioral adaptation
physical adaptation