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Animal Kingdom: Bird Biology

Animal Kingdom: Bird Biology. 6 Characteristics of Birds. Endothermic (warm blooded) Vertebrates (Hollow Bones!) 4 Chamber Heart All Have Feathers All Lay Eggs Have Scales on Feet and Legs. How do birds fly?. The top has less “air pressure” and this produces an UPWARD force

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Animal Kingdom: Bird Biology

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  1. Animal Kingdom: Bird Biology www.assignmentpoint.com

  2. 6 Characteristics of Birds • Endothermic (warm blooded) • Vertebrates (Hollow Bones!) • 4 Chamber Heart • All Have Feathers • All Lay Eggs • Have Scales on Feet and Legs www.assignmentpoint.com

  3. How do birds fly? • The top has less “air pressure” and this produces an UPWARD force • (This is called lift!) www.assignmentpoint.com

  4. Birds who do NOT fly! • Penguins • Ostriches • Emus www.assignmentpoint.com

  5. Smallest / Largest Hummingbird Ostrich www.assignmentpoint.com

  6. Migration: Regular periodic journey from one place to another for food, reproduction or warmth www.assignmentpoint.com

  7. Compare BIRDS and REPTILES Birds Reptiles www.assignmentpoint.com

  8. Types of Feathers • Contour: A large feather/gives shape to birds body • Down: Short fluffy/traps heat keeps the bird warm www.assignmentpoint.com

  9. The End www.assignmentpoint.com

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