Birds

By looking at its feet, I can tell that this bird can ________________

• swim in water

• hold onto a branch

• tear its prey apart

What kind of food would this bird eat?

• seeds

• fish

• insects

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By looking at its feet, I can tell that this bird can ________________

• swim in water

• hold onto a branch

• tear its prey apart

By looking at its feet, I can tell that this bird can ________________

• swim in water

• hold onto a branch

• tear its prey apart

The study of birds is known as 

• Herpetology 
• Ornithology
• Entomology 
• Archaeoptry 

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The act of cleaning and oiling bird feathers.

• picking

• preening

• piloting

What unique characteristics are found in bird bones?

• They are white and thin.

• They are strong and heavy.

• They are hollow with supporting crisscross structures.

These structures are connected to the birds lungs to help supply them with necessary oxygen.

• quills

• alveoli

• air sacs

These short, fluffy feathers are hold warm air close to the bird's body.

• fluffy feathers

• down feathers

• contour feathers

These longer feathers cover the bird and help insulate it, especially from water.

• contour feathers

• down feathers

• quill feathers