Intro

Question 1

What are some core characteristics of birds?

Answer 1

-feathers
– Forelimbs modified into wings
– Endothermic
– Lay eggs with calcium-based shell
– Four chambered heart
– Scaly legs and feet

Question 2

What are some of the bird groups?

Answer 2

• land birds
• waterfowl
• penguins

Question 3

What are some examples of land birds?

Answer 3

– Parrots
– Corvids
– Songbirds
– Raptors
– Ratites/ flightless birds

Question 4

What are two features of a parrot?

Answer 4

• curved beak
• they have 4 toes on their feet. Two facing forward and two facing back

Question 5

What are some adaptations of flightless birds?

Answer 5

• no keel
• strong hind legs
• fast runners