Lesson 10 Flashcards
What are the three main ways in which birds communicate?
song, call, or non-vocal communication
When are bird songs most commonly heard?
during mating season
Which gender does most of the singing?
males
How do songs differ from calls
songs: longer and more melodic and complex; calls: heard year round, short and simple
What are the two types of vision? Describe the benefits and drawbacks of each type
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
What kind of birds need dense auricular feathers?
Aquatic birds to protect their ears form water.
What is the common name for this bird?
Turkey Vulture
Name the bird that sings this song
Turkey Vulture