Lesson 10 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three main ways in which birds communicate?

A

song, call, or non-vocal communication

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2
Q

When are bird songs most commonly heard?

A

during mating season

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3
Q

Which gender does most of the singing?

A

males

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4
Q

How do songs differ from calls

A

songs: longer and more melodic and complex; calls: heard year round, short and simple

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5
Q

What are the two types of vision? Describe the benefits and drawbacks of each type

A

Monocular vision= birds that have eyes o either side of their head; large field of vision but poor depth perception; they can use each eye for different tasks Binocular vision- birds that have both eyes at the from of head; gives them smaller field of vision but greater depth perception

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6
Q

What kind of birds need dense auricular feathers?

A

Aquatic birds to protect their ears form water.

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7
Q

What is the common name for this bird?

A

Turkey Vulture

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8
Q

Name the bird that sings this song

A

Turkey Vulture

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