Lesson 14 Flashcards

1
Q

Why do birds migrate?

A

Birds migrate because food is scarce, not because they cannot stand the cold

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2
Q

How do birds navigate during migration

A

Nocturnal migrators use the positioning of the moon and the stars. Diurnal migrators use the landscape, Earth’s magnetic field, and infrasound.

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3
Q

What is the name of the #1 flyway?

A

Pacific Flyway

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4
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What is the name of the #2 Flyway?

A

Central Flyway

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5
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What is the name of the #3 Flyway?

A

Mississippi Flyway

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6
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What is the name of the #4 Flyway?

A

Atlantic Flyway

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7
Q

Why do birds establish a territory?

A

Territories are established to ensure that the bird has enough food

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8
Q

Name three kinds of nests.

A

minimal or ground nests, cup-shaped or saucer-shaped nests, domed nests, mud nests, or communal nests.

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9
Q

What are advantages to flocking?

A

Flocking provides protection from predators and increases the chances of catching prey.

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10
Q

Which birds tend to lead solitary lives?

A

Hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and birds of prey are usually solitary.

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