bird vocab Flashcards
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endothermic
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dependent on or capable of internal generation of heat
2
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perching song birds
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most diverse terrestrial vertebrate orders
3
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cavity-nesters
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use bird houses; mimic natural cavities, in areas where natural cavities are lacking
4
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wading birds
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long legged birds like crane, heron or stork
5
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marine birds
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adapted to life within the marine environment
6
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penguins
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large, flightless seabird of the southern hemisphere
7
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owls
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nocturnal bird of prey with large forward-facing eyes
8
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flightless birds
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ostriches, emus, kiwis
9
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waterfowl
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duck, geese or other large aquatic birds; regarded as game
10
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vultures
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bird of prey
