Types of Birds
These birds have talons and curved beaks.
Birds of prey
What is a single bird sound that is like a squawk or peep?
a call
What do birds have to carry sticks, feed their young, and clean themselves?
beaks
What do down feathers do and what do they look like?
keep the bird warm, soft and small and fluffy
Describe a type of nest
- looks like
- made of
- where it's built
cup/enclosed/earth/rock
These birds like to spend their time in trees.
perching
What does it mean for a bird to move temporarily with the seasons?
migrate
What do birds have that help them fly?
wings
What do contour feathers do and what do they look like?
give the bird shape for smooth flying, color the bird
Examples vary
These birds have webbed feet, and usually scoop beaks.
water
What is it called when birds clean and smooth their feathers and hook their feathers back together?
preening
What do quill feathers do and what do they look like?
They are on the bird's wing and tail, help flying and give color
Give an example of a bird herbivore and what it eats
examples vary
These birds have running feet, and usually don't fly long distances.
Ground
What are all the eggs born at one time called?
clutch
Are birds warm or cold blooded?
Warm-blooded
Why do some birds have brightly colored feathers?
to attract a mate
These birds have wading feet, and don't mind getting a little wet.
Shore and marsh
What is a baby bird called?
chick
What characteristic do birds have that is unique only to birds?
feathers
NOT FEATHER RELATED:
What is a bird sound that is made up of several notes called?
a song
How do wings and feathers of a bird change as they flap up and down? Explain and give a demonstration :)
wing moves down - feathers overlap, bird goes up
wing moves up - feathers spread out, bird goes down