Birds - Lesson 1 & 2

The act of staying in one place in the air without moving forward or backward.

To recognize or determine the identity of something, especially by looking at it closely.

To move through the air using wings.

Wings are curved on top and flat on the bottom, helping birds fly by creating lift.

Birds like goldfinches move up and down in the air while flying.

Birds like vultures and hawks use air currents to stay aloft without flapping their wings.

Birds can move on land, though they are primarily adapted for flying.

The study and observation of birds in their natural habitats.

The process by which birds shed old feathers and grow new ones, usually once or twice a year.

Birds that spend most of their time in the water, such as ducks, geese, and penguins.

The fastest runners of all birds, known for their strong legs and inability to fly.

Birds that climb trees, often in a jerky or hopping motion, like woodpeckers and nuthatches.

A small bird that climbs down trees headfirst, using its strong claws and beak to grip the bark.

When birds travel to another habitat for a specific period, usually to find food or raise their young.

Birds that use air currents to stay aloft without flapping their wings often, like vultures and hawks.

The outer covering of a bird's body, made up of many individual parts.

A bird's foot, adapted for different purposes depending on the bird's lifestyle.

A type of bird foot with long, curved claws for grabbing prey.

A type of bird foot with webbing between the toes for swimming.

A type of bird foot with a long back toe that wraps around branches for perching.

A type of bird foot with two toes in front and two behind for climbing trees.

The beak of a bird, which is used for eating, grooming, building nests, and defense.

A type of bird bill with a strong hook for tearing meat.

The ability of birds to see in all directions, even without turning their heads, due to their eyes being positioned on the sides of their heads.

Owls' eyes are positioned in the front of their heads, similar to humans, allowing them to see only what is directly in front of them. They have to turn their heads to see around.

The woodcock's eyes are set far back on its head, enabling it to see in all directions, including behind it.

While humans have an external ear visible on the side of the head, birds have all their ear parts inside their head, with a small opening covered by feathers.

Birds have a hole on the side of their head which functions as their ear, even though it's not visible from the outside. Most birds can hear as well as humans, and some may even hear better.