Biology - Quiz 22 (7.4-7.5) Bird feet, bills, et al

Question 1

hunting birds, which have sharp talons, have these feet (choice)

Answer 1

grasping

Question 2

Songbirds, which have three forward toes and one hind toe, have these feet (choice)

Answer 2

perching

Question 3

Spoonbills, which scoop small aquatic animals from the water, have these bills (choice)

Answer 3

straining

Question 4

colors, patterns, and markings that are characteristic of a particular bird species are … (choice)

Answer 4

field marks

Question 5

the shape of a bird’s tail is determined by the type of ________. (choice)

Answer 5

flight

Question 6

birds that are born featherless and helpless are called these birds (s.a.)

Answer 6

altricial

Question 7

water birds that are known for using their unique throat pouches to catch fish (s.a.)

Answer 7

pelicans

Question 8

the world’s fastest bird (s.a.)

Answer 8

peregrine falcon

Question 9

the large and broad wings that hawks have are for … (s.a.)

Answer 9

soaring

Question 10

a straight and strong pointed bill that is used for a diverse diet of insects, fruits, eggs, crustaceans, and flesh is this type of bill (s.a.)

Answer 10

all-purpose