4. Bird Adaptations Quiz

What is adaptation?

• A process that happens very quickly over many generations

• When an organism's structure or behavior changes to become better suited to survive and reproduce in its environment

• A behavior that increases an animal's chances of survival

• The physical features of an organism passed down genetically by parents

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A process that happens very quickly over many generations

• When an organism's structure or behavior changes to become better suited to survive and reproduce in its environment

• A behavior that increases an animal's chances of survival

• The physical features of an organism passed down genetically by parents

What is a structural adaptation?

• A process that happens very quickly over many generations

• When an organism's structure or behavior changes to become better suited to survive and reproduce in its environment

• A behavior that increases an animal's chances of survival

• The physical features of an organism passed down genetically by parents

What is keratin?

• A process that happens very quickly over many generations

• When an organism's structure or behavior changes to become better suited to survive and reproduce in its environment

• A protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails

• The physical features of an organism passed down genetically by parents

What is the difference between generalist and specialist birds?

• Generalist birds have specially adapted beaks for a specific type of food or environment, while specialist birds can live off a diverse diet or habitat

• Generalist birds are adapted to a more limited diet and environment, while specialist birds can live off a diverse diet or habitat

• Generalist birds have beaks that are specially designed depending on the specific type of food they eat, while specialist birds have beaks that are not specially adapted for any one specific kind of food or environment

• Generalist birds have beaks that are not specially adapted for any one specific kind of food or environment, while specialist birds have beaks that are specially designed depending on the specific type of food they eat

How does a roseate spoonbill use its beak to find food?

• By using its beak like a spoon to scoop up and eat aquatic invertebrates

• By using its beak like a strainer to filter food from the water

• By using its beak to rip into the tough flesh of dead animals

• By using its beak to carefully remove seeds and nuts from their shells

How does a flamingo use its beak to find food?

• By using its beak like a spoon to scoop up and eat aquatic invertebrates

• By using its beak like a strainer to filter food from the water

• By using its beak to rip into the tough flesh of dead animals

• By using its beak to carefully remove seeds and nuts from their shells

How does a vulture use its beak to eat?

• By using its beak like a spoon to scoop up and eat aquatic invertebrates

• By using its beak like a strainer to filter food from the water

• By using its beak to rip into the tough flesh of dead animals

• By using its beak to carefully remove seeds and nuts from their shells

What do macaws use their beaks for?

• To scoop up and eat aquatic invertebrates

• To filter food from the water

• To rip into the tough flesh of dead animals

• To carefully remove seeds and nuts from their shells

What are some examples of structural adaptations?

• Bird beaks, feathers, and claws

• Bird calls, nest building, and migratory routes

• Hair, skin, and nails

• Horns, shells, and scales