Anatomy
area on the very top of the bird's head
crown
produce eggs thay hatch after they leave the body
oviparous
birds that live ____
in water and on land
predatory birds are herbivores
true or false
false
songbird definition
bird that makes unique, songlike calls
stiff feathers at the rear of the bird
tail
female waterfowl
hen
smallest waterfowl
ducks
List 4 characteristics of predatory birds
-exeptional eyesight
-sharp beaks
-claw-like talons on feet
-strong jaws and feet
songbirds are the birds
smallest
muscles in mouth that manipulate food
tongue
male waterfowl
drake
List 3 characteristics:
-oil producing glands
-webbed feet
-beak/bill
predatory birds are also called ____
raptors
songbirds are gregarious
-true or false
true
(they live in groups)
also called the windpipe
trachea
another term for birds
avain
largest waterfowl
swans
Falcons are the
fastest animal
songbirds live on ____
land
sound-producing organ
syrinx
the time period the eggs are warmed by body jeat of the bird
incubation
newly hatched baby goose
gosling
Predatory birds are the ______ birds
largest
songbirds can sing due to this organ
two-sided voice box