Shore Birds
the shore bird's habitat is____
Beaches
What are the 3 main characteristics of wading birds
Long necks, long legs, and long beaks
These flightless marine birds are mainly found in the southern hemisphere and are highly adapted to swimming and diving for fish and krill
Penguins
Main Purpose of the Shell
Protection
Seabirds spend most of their lives___
Out At Sea
Shorebirds eat____
Long Bill
How do wading birds forage for food?
Stand still and search for prey in shallow water
Distinct Pink, Wadding bird, known for its really long legs and neck
Flamingo
All Birds lay this type of egg
Hard-Shelled Egg
Sea Birds can excrete salt through
Their Nose by sneezing
Shorebirds have this adaptation that allows them to walk on soft mud/ sand with out sinking
Long Legs
Wading Bird Habitat
Swamp, Wetlands, and Marshes
Small seabird known for its colorful beak and black and white plumage, found on tropical islands, and known for its swimming and diving
Puffin
The Air Cell Provieds
Oxygen
Seabirds typically have this coloration
Countershading
Shorebird's live in_______________ types of flocks
Mixed flocks of birds
Wading Birds Fly by
their legs and heads stretched out in front of and behind them
Seagull (MINE,MINE,MINE)
Sea birds typically lay ___ eggs
1-3
high-speed foraging technique where birds drop from heights of 5–45 meters, reaching very high speeds to catch fish
Plundge Diving
the name of the short film we watch in class about shore birds
Piper
The main difference between a wading bird's foot and that of other marine birds
Long Back Toe
This seabird is known for its blue feet and aggressive diving behavior to catch fish
Booby
The Spiral, Cord-like structure that anchors the yolk in the center of the egg
Chalazae
An albatross's wingspan is typically
10-15 feet