YS Bird Facts 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the only poisonous bird in the world ?
A
The Pitohui
2
Q
What is the fastest bird on earth?
A
Peregrine falcon
3
Q
Which bird can fall asleep while flying ?
A
The Albatross
4
Q
What bird is the most talkative in the world ?
A
The African Grey Parrot
5
Q
Can owls move their eyes ?
A
No
6
Q
Can parrots eat with their feet ?
A
Yes
7
Q
Which parrot species cannot fly ?
A
Kakapo
8
Q
Do some baby birds use the claws on their wings to climb trees ?
A
Yes
9
Q
What do some birds use to measure the temperature of the nest ?
A
Their bills
10
Q
How many songs can a canary sing at once ?
A
Two songs
11
Q
In what period did birds evolve ?
A
The jurassic period
12
Q
What extinct animal evolved alongside the birds during the Jurassic period ?
A
Dinosaurs
13
Q
Are airplane wings modeled after bird wings ?
A
Yes
