FACTS TO KNOW
animals with backbones, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
Vertebrae
What two names are given for each bird?
common name and scientific name
What are feathers made of? Where can it be found?
Keratin, in birds' legs, feet, and bill, as well as hair
how can we distinguish an albino bird from a naturally whiyte one?
albino birds have pink and red eyes
naturally white birds have dark eyes
What are the four main types of flying?
flapping, gliding, soaring, hovering
structure made of a shaft, vane, barbs, and barbules, designed to help birds fly and keep them warm and dry.
feathers
How do you recognize the scientific name?
Why do birds look fluffier than others?
fluffy birds are covered in feathers that lack barbicels, and their feathers remain loose.
what are the two type of reflective feathers?
the two types of reflective feathers are non-irridescent and irridescent
What is th function of a birds tail?
to steer the bird and brake while flying
the process of shedding feathers for new ones
molting
Why is it important to know not only the common name, but the scientific name?
The common name will vary, bu the scientific name is the same across the world.
How do flight contour feathers and body contour feathers look different?
flight: are asymmetrical to provide the bird with aerodynamic lift. Body contour feathers are shorter, with softer barb
Waht are the factors that cause a particular bird species to vary in plumage?
a species particular plumage could vary depending age, season, gender, and enviroment.
what are the five main tail shapes?
squared, rounded, forked, notched, and pointed.
usually derived from Greek or Latin and consisting of two parts, the genus and species
Scientific Name
Give one example of where birds can be found in mythology or culture. (Hint: Great Britain, what bird was used to signify an important event?)
the Bald Eagle
What is the purpose of down feathers?
to protect the bird from extreme temperatures
Which birds tend to have th best camouflage?
Ground nesters, nocturnal birds, juvenile
Which feathers attach to the ulna?
modified hand wrist bone
Carpometacarpus
What are the 8 categories of taxonomy?
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
What are the 4 parts of a feather
vane, shaft, barbule, barb
describe the difference between feathers with true pigment and those with reflected light?
feathers with true pigment get their color from melanins, carotenoids, and porphyrins.
Feathers with relfected light have prism like barbs that either reflect or refract light.
how is drag created?
birds create drag by spreading their wings, making a greater surface area against the air.