4th Grade Science Test 4 Flashcards
the bird that pumps its tail up and down when it flies
sparrow
the bird that walks headfirst down trees
nuthatch
the bird that tips its tail up in the air
wren
the bird that can hang upside down on a branch
chickadee
the bird that is a living hammer
woodpecker
the bird that catches insects in midair
flycatcher or hummingbird
the bird that can fly backward
hummingbird
the bird that has a bright blue crest
blue jay
the bird that mimics the songs of other bird
mockingbird or blue jay
the bird that has brilliant red feathers and a red crest
cardinal
the bird that runs as it searches for food
robin
the cardinal with bright red plumage (male or female)
male
the beautiful but noisy and bossy bird that is a member of the crow family
blue jay
a bird ___ is a singular note
call
the time when most birds are very active
sunrise (early morning)
the best material for a birdhouse
wood
birds moving from one place to another with the change of seasons
migrate
the bird’s voice box
syrinx
a bird’s identifying marks
field marks
the part of the bird’s stomach that grinds up food
gizzard
small, fluffy feathers
down
the stiff, hollow portion of a feather
quill
Give two reasons birds need hollow bones.
Hollow bones make the bird’s body lighter. Birds also need hollow bones to store extra air.
Give two reasons why feathers are important to birds.
The bird’s feathers keep it warm and help it fly
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.
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.
Study what these birds look like in your book / study sheets.
flicker wren bluebird blue jay chickadee meadowlark
