Vocab
What is shedding of old feathers?
molting
These feathers insulate birds
Downy feathers
The study of relationships between living things and their environment
Ecology
If a bird has a backbone, it is a _____________
vertebrate
An owl is a _________________
Bird of Prey
When a bird is colored to blend in with the environment
camouflage
These feathers help a bird fly
contour feathers
The living and non-living parts of an environment make up a _________________
ecosystem
If a bird is warm blooded, it is called ____________
Endothermic
A cardinal is a
perching bird
preening
These feathers cover newly hatched birds
downy
Biosphere
A bird is different from all other animals because it has ___________________
feathers
A downy woodpecker is a
non-perching bird
This is a fixed route used by migrating birds
Flyway
what type of feathers give a bird their sleek shape
contour feathers
When a species comes to an end
Extinction
The ancient fossil bird is called the
Archaeopteryx
What are the 5 main groups of birds?
Prey, Perching, non-perching, swimming, wading
This is the class that birds belong to
Aves
What is the design of a bird's wings so that it will fly?
The largest muscle in a bird
Pectoral muscle
What does it mean to eat like a bird?
You would eat all the time.
Name 2 types of flightless birds
Penguins, Ostrich or ratites (emu, kiwi)