Fill in the Blanks Features of a Bird QuizOnline version Complete this activity for understanding the features of a bird. by Noel Sayco 1 insulation features Feathers communication courtship are one of the most distinctive of birds . They provide , enable flight , and serve as displays for and . 2 patterns wings forelimbs behaviors flight Almost all birds have , which are modified that enable flight . The structure and shape of wings vary among species depending on their and . 3 strategies feeding grasping filtering beaks Birds have or bills adapted for different , including , probing , tearing , and food . 4 weight lightweight hollow facilitating Birds have skeletons with bones , reducing overall body and flight . 5 environments internally temperature regulate warm Birds are - blooded animals , meaning they can their body , allowing them to thrive in a wide range of . 6 energy flight rates enabling sustain high Birds have metabolic compared to other animals , them to the demands of and other activities . 7 extensive offspring eggs incubated minimal species Most birds lay , which are until they hatch into chicks . Parental care varies among , with some birds providing care to their , while others exhibit parental involvement . 8 numerous specialized respiratory circulatory adaptations flight efficient Birds have for flight , including systems , systems , and powerful muscles . 9 territory communication defense attraction vocalizations Birds produce a variety of for , including songs , calls , and alarms . These vocalizations play important roles in , mate , and social interactions . 10 seasonal breeding food habitats wintering migrations Many bird species undertake , traveling long distances between and grounds in search of and suitable .