Bird Basics
What covers a bird’s body?
Feathers
Name one bird that can fly.
Eagle, robin, etc.
What do birds build to live in?
Nests
What is the smallest bird?
Hummingbird
Birds spread these tiny things to help plants grow.
Seeds.
What do birds lay?
Eggs
Name one bird that swims.
Penguin, duck
True or False – All birds live in trees.
false
What bird is a symbol of peace?
dove
Birds eat these animals to help control the enviornment.
Insects.
True or False – All birds can fly.
False
Name one bird that runs fast but does not fly.
Ostrich
What do ducks build their nests near?
Water, ponds
Which bird can run fast?
Ostrich
What do owls eat that helps keep fields healthy?
Mice/ rats
What do birds use instead of teeth?
Beaks.
Which bird can both fly and swim?
Duck
Where do penguins keep their eggs warm?
On their feet under their belly
What is the fastest bird in the world?
Falcon
How do hummingbirds help flowers when they drink nectar?
Pollination
What do birds use their wings for?
Flying, swimming, or gliding
Which bird waddles instead of flying?
Penguin
What do woodpeckers peck holes in?
Trees/wood
Which bird is the national symbol of the U.S.?
Bald eagle
Why are birds important to people and nature?
They keep balance in nature: spread seeds, pollinate, and control pests.