7th Biology Test 7

What substance makes up a bird's bill?

• Albumen

• Calcium Carbonate

• Iron

• Keratin

What type of bill has a hinged jaw that opens widely?

• Piercing

• Tearing

• Gaping

• Sucking

Which type of flight allows a bird to coast "downhill"

• Gliding

• Soaring

• Intermittent flight

• Powered flight

Which group of birds does not provide parental care for their young?

• Parrots

• Waterfowl

• Megapodes

• Parrots

What type of bird is known for climbing down a tree trunk headfirst?

• Nuthatch

• Secretary Bird

• Screech Owl

• Chickadee

What is the nutrient-rich fluid feeds an unhatched chick?

• Albumen

• Yolk

• Chalaza

• Germinal Spot

What is the world's fastest bird?

• Peregrine Falcon

• Bald Eagle

• Golden Eagle

• Swift

What type of bird foot has three forward toes and one hind toe?

• Climbing

• Perching

• Running

• Swimming

What bird is known for building a nest and decorating it with shiny objects?

• Emperor penguin

• Bowerbird

• Nuthatch

• Bee hummingbird

What is the shell of an egg made from?

• Keratin

• Iron

• Calcium Carbonate

• Marble