Calling All Birdbrains

Josie likes to visit the park in her neighborhood to watch hummingbirds. Based on the beak of the hummingbird, what does it most likely eat?

• fish

• nuts

• insects

• flower nectar

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The beaks of birds are specifically suited to eat different types of food. Use the diagram to answer the following question. Which bird has a beak that would be best for tearing meat?

• bald eagle

• American goldfinch

• great crested flycatcher

• ruby-throated hummingbird

Wan is investigating birds in a wetland. He notices that many of the birds have similar beaks with the same kind of shape. Which statement is the most likely explanation for the similar beaks?

• All birds have similar beaks.

• The birds all belong to the same species.

• The beaks are suited to the food available.

• The birds build the same types of shelters.

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The Florida scrub jay is a bird found only in the scrub habitat of Central Florida. Efforts are being made in Florida to preserve the scrub habitat by limiting development by humans and maintaining natural conditions. Which may occur over time if the Florida scrub habitat is NOT preserved?

• The scrub jays may become extinct.

• The scrub jays may move to live in a coastal habitat.

• The scrub jays may learn to live in any habitat that replaces the scrub habitat.

• The scrub jays may have offspring with changed features to match a new habitat

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Physical characteristics that help an organism survive are called

• habitats

• extinction

• adaptations

• learned behaviors

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