Lesson 14 Flashcards
Why do birds migrate?
Birds migrate because food is scarce, not because they cannot stand the cold
How do birds navigate during migration
Nocturnal migrators use the positioning of the moon and the stars. Diurnal migrators use the landscape, Earth’s magnetic field, and infrasound.
What is the name of the #1 flyway?
Pacific Flyway
What is the name of the #2 Flyway?
Central Flyway
What is the name of the #3 Flyway?
Mississippi Flyway
What is the name of the #4 Flyway?
Atlantic Flyway
Why do birds establish a territory?
Territories are established to ensure that the bird has enough food
Name three kinds of nests.
minimal or ground nests, cup-shaped or saucer-shaped nests, domed nests, mud nests, or communal nests.
What are advantages to flocking?
Flocking provides protection from predators and increases the chances of catching prey.
Which birds tend to lead solitary lives?
Hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and birds of prey are usually solitary.
What is the common name for this bird?
Canada Goose
Name the bird that sings this song
Canada Goose
What is the common name for this bird?
Mallard
Name the bird that sings this song
Mallard
