18 Questions
What percentage of a bird's weight is contributed by the chest muscles?
35%
What is the primary function of a bird's wings?
To provide them with the ability to fly
What are the two types of feathers found in birds?
Flight feathers and Down feathers
What is the material that makes up a bird's feathers?
Keratin
Why do birds have strong chest muscles?
To move their wings and fly
What is unique about a bird's jaws and teeth?
They have lightweight keratin beaks instead of teeth
What is a major significance of a bird's beak structure?
Eating, preening, and defending
What is the primary function of air sacs in birds?
To inhale air and push it to the lungs
What is unique about the heart of birds?
It has a large four-chambered structure
What is a characteristic of the feet of birds like owls and eagles?
They have sharp, curved talons for catching prey
Why is it essential for birds to have a lightweight body?
To stay aloft during flight
What is unique about the feet of birds like seagulls and ducks?
They have webbed feet for swimming and walking
What is the primary function of a bird's crop?
Moistening and storing food before digestion
What is unique about a bird's kidneys?
They are located on the underside of the pelvis
What is a characteristic of a bird's brain?
It is larger compared to body size
What is a feature of a bird's circulatory system?
It has a larger heart
What is a characteristic of a bird's urinary system?
They do not have a bladder
What is a characteristic of a bird's vision?
They have excellent sight
Learn about the general features and structure of birds, including their vertebral column, feathers, and modified forelimbs. Explore the different anatomy of birds and their adaptations.
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