Fill in the Blanks Features of a Bird QuizOnline version Complete this activity for understanding the features of a bird. by Noel Sayco 1 Feathers features courtship insulation communication are one of the most distinctive of birds . They provide , enable flight , and serve as displays for and . 2 forelimbs shape behaviors patterns flight wings Almost all birds have , which are modified that enable flight . The structure and of wings vary among species depending on their and . 3 beaks grasping strategies probing filtering tearing feeding Birds have or bills adapted for different , including , , , and food . 4 hollow lightweight facilitating weight Birds have skeletons with bones , reducing overall body and flight . 5 temperature regulate warm internally environments Birds are - blooded animals , meaning they can their body , allowing them to thrive in a wide range of . 6 enabling rates high sustain flight energy Birds have metabolic compared to other animals , them to the demands of and other activities . 7 incubated extensive eggs minimal species offspring 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 powerful circulatory respiratory numerous efficient adaptations flight specialized Birds have for flight , including systems , systems , and muscles . 9 defense interactions communication territory vocalizations social attraction Birds produce a variety of for , including songs , calls , and alarms . These vocalizations play important roles in , mate , and . 10 attraction camouflage recognition mate colors plumage patterns Birds display a wide range of and in their , often used for , species , and . 11 wintering seasonal migrations food breeding habitats Many bird species undertake , traveling long distances between and grounds in search of and suitable . 12 use solving behaviors exhibit social problem intelligence Birds varying degrees of , with some species known for their - abilities , tool , and complex .
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