Name That Bird
The bird that has brilliant red feathers and a red crest
cardinal
The bird that walks headfirst down trees
nuthatch
The robin runs as it searches for food.
true
small, fluffy feathers
down
Give two reasons why birds need hollow bones.
Hollow bones make the bird's body lighter.
Birds also need hollow bones to store extra air.
The bird that tips its tail up in the air
wren
The bird that is a living hammer
woodpecker
The female cardinal has bright red plumage.
not true
the male does
the part of the bird's stomach that grinds up food
gizzard
Give two reasons why feathers are important to birds.
The bird's feathers keep it warm and help it fly.
The bird that can hang upside down on a branch
chickadee
The bird that has a bright blue crest
blue jay
The beautiful but noisy and bossy mockingbird is a member of the crow family.
not true
the blue jay
a bird's identifying marks
field marks
Explain two ways that a woodpecker is uniquely designed for its job.
A woodpecker has a sharp, pointed bill to bore holes in trees, strong claws to hang on to the bark, a stiff tail to prop itself up as it climbs, an extra-hard skull, a strong neck, and an extra-long tongue.
The bird that mimics the songs of other birds
DOUBLE POINTS if you can name two birds that do this!
mockingbird or blue jay
The bird that can fly backward
hummingbird
A bird call is a singular note.
true
the stiff, hollow portion of a feather
quill
What is the best material for a birdhouse and why?
wood
It will not conduct heat and burn the birds. It is sturdy, weather-proof, breathable, and durable.
The bird that pumps its tail up and down when it flies
sparrow
The bird that catches insects in midair
EARN AN EXTRA 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME TWO BIRDS THAT DO THIS!
flycatcher or hummingbird
Most birds are very active at noon.
not true
sunrise/early morning
the bird's voice box
DOUBLE POINTS if you spell it correctly!
syrinx
Explain two reasons why the forest is a good habitat for birds.
The forest provides trees for homes. The forest provides trees for protection. Food is abundant in the forest.