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Section 5.3
1.
Characteristics of birds would include:
a. They have ______________________ and a __________________.
b. They have a pair of ______________ ______________.
c. They have a pair of _____________________.
d. Their eggs have ______________________ shells.
2.
Birds maintain a constant body temperature so they are ____________________,
unlike fish, reptiles and amphibians which are ectotherms.
3.
Birds produce body heat from the energy they get from ____________________.
THINK!
4.
So the saying “You eat like a bird” is a compliment or a criticism? (circle one)
Birds will _________________ to warm up and they will __________ their
feathers to cool down.
5.
Fill in the blanks.
Chapter 5 – Vertebrate Animals
Diversity of Living things
All birds have feathers, a beak, scaly legs, and a pair of wings. Because birds live in many
kinds of habitats, each species also has specific adaptations that make it well-suited to its
environment. For example, a bird’s feet often reveal a great deal about its way of life and
its prey.
6.
Name a bird that may have feet like B.
____________________
7.
Describe the habitat of a bird with feet like B. ___________________________
8.
Name a bird that may have feet like C.
9.
Where would C live and what kind of food would it eat? _____________________
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10.
Name a bird that may have feet like A.
____________________
11.
What kind of food would this bird eat? _________________________________
12.
What are two types of feathers – what are their functions?
________________ - ____________________________________________
________________ - _____________________________________________
13.
During ____________________________ parent birds will use their body heat to
keep their eggs warm.
14.
Describe the offspring that are usually raised by one parent and give an example.
_______________________________________________________________
15.
Some offspring are cared for by both parents. An example would be ___________.
16.
This is because they need both parents to provide
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Chapter 5 – Vertebrate Animals
Diversity of Living things