Science Lesson 1-2

Taxonomy

100

In what Kingdom are birds?

Animal

200

In what Class are birds?

Aves

300

What characteristic puts birds in their Class of Aves?

Feathers

400

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Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

500

 Homeo-Sapien the genus and species names for what animal?

Humans

Flight

100

What is the wing shape called?

Airfoil

200

This makes birds go faster and helps lift off the ground.

Thrust

300

This slows a bird down.

Drag

400

What shape is designed to move smoothly through the air?

Aerodynamic

500

The shape of a wing creates a difference in _________

above and below the wing, which cause the wing to rise.

Air Pressure

Parts of a Bird

100

Part one

rump

200

Part two

upper or lower mandible

300

Part Three

Flank

400

Part Four

Nape

500

Part Five

Tarsus

What Makes a Bird a Bird

100

What will help you identify different kinds of birds and learn about their habitats?

Field Guide

200

Birds do this to travel from one habitat to another during different seasons.

Migrate

300

A tuft of feathers that stand up on the top of a birds head is called a _____?

Crest

400

Birds make sounds by sending vibrations across their voice box, called a _______.

Syrinx

500

A ____ is one single sound from a bird, while a ____ makes a series of notes in a pattern.

call; song.

Definitions

100

A scientist who studies birds

Ornithologist

200

Special class of vertebrates to which birds belong.

Aves

300

Birds which can p each on branches (one toe back and three forward), can sing, and are born helpless

passerines

400

Place that provides food, shelter, water and living space for the bird.

Habitat

500

Colors, shapes and features of each section of the bid which help to distinguish it from other species.

Field marks