Bird Characteristics

What do most mother birds do for their young?

• They teach them to fly immediately.

• They leave them to fend for themselves.

• Most mother birds take care of their young.

• They feed them once and never return.

How do birds breathe?

• Through gills like fish.

• Using lungs to breathe air.

• They do not need to breathe.

• Through their skin.

What are two characteristics of birds mentioned in the text?

• They have four legs and scales.

• They have two legs and feathers.

• They have a tail and whiskers.

• They have wings and fur.

What does it mean when it is said that birds are warm-blooded?

• They live in warm climates only.

• They have a constant body temperature.

• They feel warm to the touch.

• They can only eat warm food.

Which of the following is not a bird?

• Penguin

• Ostrich

• Bat

• Chicken