17. Bird Watching

What is bird watching?

• Watching birds on TV

• Observing birds in their natural habitat

• Listening to bird songs

• Collecting bird feathers

Why is bird watching good for the birds?

• It helps birds find food

• It helps birds build nests

• It helps keep track of bird populations

• It helps birds learn to fly

Why do male cardinals sing loudly in the spring?

• To communicate with other birds

• To scare away predators

• To attract a female mate

• To mark their territory

What is a special song that male cardinals sing to attract a female mate?

• Mating call

• Territorial song

• Food finding song

• Nesting song

What is the purpose of imitating human sounds for some birds?

• To communicate with humans

• To scare away predators

• To show off their intelligence

• To find a mate

What is the main reason ostriches cannot fly?

• Their wings are too small

• They are too heavy

• They have weak muscles

• They have no feathers

What is the purpose of flamingos eating with their heads upside down?

• To show off their balance

• To scare away other birds

• To catch food in their beaks

• To attract a mate

What gives flamingos their pink color?

• Pigment in their feathers

• Pigment in their food

• Sunlight reflecting off their skin

• Genetic mutation

What is the purpose of the pigment in flamingo food?

• To help with digestion

• To provide energy

• To protect against predators

• To give color to the feathers

What is the fastest speed that ostriches can run?

• 20 kilometers per hour

• 45 miles per hour

• 70 kilometers per hour

• 100 miles per hour