Birds Flashcards
1
Q
Birds Have… (7)
A
Feathers Horny beak, no teeth Large muscular stomach Large yolked, hard-shelled eggs Parental instinct Hollow strong skeleton Scales on feet
2
Q
Parts Of A Feather
A
Barbs
Barbules
Hooklets
3
Q
Primary Feathers
A
From bend outward to the tip
4
Q
Secondary Feathers
A
From bend toward shoulder
5
Q
Stripes
A
Head to tail
6
Q
Bars
A
Wing to wing
7
Q
Types Of Bill Adaptations (9)
A
Probing flowers for nectar Drilling into trees for insects Scooping fish Catching fish Straining food from water Capturing prey and tearing flesh Cracking seeds Capturing worms and insects Opening seeds from pine cones
8
Q
Use Of Tail (3)
A
Steering and breaking during flight
Courting displays
Identification
9
Q
Types Of Foot Adaptations (5)
A
Perching Wading Climbing/Clinging Swimming Preying
10
Q
What is bird behavior used for?
A
Clues to identify and ecosystem role
