Science Unit Birds

Birds are grouped into their own class, called ________ which is the Latin word for "birds."
A. Carl Linnaeus B. Aves C. Meat eaters D. Airfoils E. Aves
True/False. Plumage is the scientific word for feathers.
True/False. All birds are endothermic, bipedal, and lay eggs.
Humans have a voice box called a larynx. Birds have a unique voice box called a _______________.
A. Syrinx B. Syrinx C. Bill D. Poultry E. Talons
Which one of these correctly explains how a bird flies?
A. B. A bird jumps from a high place and falls with grace from one place to another. C. Lift force pushes up on birds wings shaped like an airfoil, and with specialized feathers gives the bird ability to fly.
What is the process of hatching eggs using the warmth of the body called?
A. A mating dance B. Incubation C. Preening D. Incubation E. Migration
True/False. A hummingbird is the fastest runner of all the birds.

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Birds are grouped into their own class, called ________ which is the Latin word for "birds."
A. Carl Linnaeus B. Aves C. Meat eaters D. Airfoils E. Aves
True/False. Plumage is the scientific word for feathers.
True
True/False. All birds are endothermic, bipedal, and lay eggs.
True
Humans have a voice box called a larynx. Birds have a unique voice box called a _______________.
A. Syrinx B. Syrinx C. Bill D. Poultry E. Talons
Which one of these correctly explains how a bird flies?
A. B. A bird jumps from a high place and falls with grace from one place to another. C. Lift force pushes up on birds wings shaped like an airfoil, and with specialized feathers gives the bird ability to fly.
What is the process of hatching eggs using the warmth of the body called?
A. A mating dance B. Incubation C. Preening D. Incubation E. Migration
True/False. A hummingbird is the fastest runner of all the birds.
False

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