Flying high Unit 5

The small bird had ​ (a)   ability to fly long distances.

• limited
• flight
• glide

The ​ (a)   of the eagle was smooth as it soared through the sky.

• flight
• feather
• nest
• claw

Over millions of years, birds ​ (a)   to develop better flying skills.

• evolve
• capapble
• soar

The albatross can ​ (a)   effortlessly for hours without flapping its wings.

• glide
• fly
• sleep

Owls have ​ (a)   bones, which make them lighter for flying.

• hollow
• tiny
• capable

Eagles can ​ (a)   high above the mountains in search of prey.

• soar
• walk
• hunt

The heavy ​ (a)   of the bird made it difficult for it to take off.

• weight
• weigh
• wing

The condor has an impressive (a)   , allowing it to travel long (b)   .

• wingspan
• distances
• weight

Feathers are an important ​ (a)   that help birds fly efficiently.

• adaptation
• skill
• feature

The hawk has the ​ (a)   to dive at incredible speeds to catch its prey.

• capability
• capable
• ability