Questions and Answers
Birds can be classified as the only animals with _____
Feathers
The powerful flight muscles of a bird are attached to the _____
Sternum
What are the main morphological features of birds?
Beak, Aerodynamic bodies, feathers, and light bones.
What are the two types of feather on a bird?
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What is the process in which birds lose old feathers and new ones grow in their place?
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The organ that stores the food is called the _____
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This organ helps a bird supply a large amount of oxygen needed by a flying bird.
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What is the oldest known bird fossil?
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Like fishes, amphibians, and reptiles, birds are classified in the phylum _____
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All birds belong to the class Aves and all belong to the subclass called _____
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A bird with a beak for tearing and talons would be classified as a _____
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When a bird uses its beak to take the oil from a gland at the base of its tail and apply the oil to its feathers, this is called?
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Because birds are uricotelic, _____ is excreted from the body as waste with little water needed.
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Why is Benston so stupid?
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Study Notes
Bird Anatomy and Physiology
- Birds are unique among animals due to the presence of feathers.
- The sternum serves as the attachment point for powerful flight muscles.
- Key morphological features of birds include beaks, aerodynamic body shapes, feathers, and lightweight bones.
- Birds possess two main types of feathers: down feathers for insulation and contour feathers for flight and streamlining.
Life Cycle and Behavior
- The process of shedding old feathers and regrowing new ones is known as molting.
- Birds store food in an organ called the crop, which allows for temporary food storage.
- Air sacs within birds' bodies facilitate the supply of oxygen, essential for energy-intensive flight.
Evolution and Classification
- The Archaeopteryx is recognized as the oldest known bird fossil.
- Birds are classified under the phylum Chordata, which also includes fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
- All birds belong to the class Aves, specifically the subclass Neornithes, which represents the most recent common ancestor of all living birds.
Feeding and Maintenance
- Birds of prey have specialized beaks for tearing flesh and talons for hunting.
- Preening is the behavior where birds use their beaks to apply oil from a gland at the base of their tail to their feathers for waterproofing and maintenance.
Excretion
- Birds excrete uric acid as waste, which is a uricotelic process that requires minimal water, ideal for conserving water in their habitats.
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