Birds Test

Front

What is the covering of feathers on a bird called?

Back

Plumage

Front

What type of feathers cover and streamline a bird’s body?

Back

Contour feathers

Front

True or False: Flight and tail feathers are often lost in pairs to help maintain balance.

Back

True

Front

True or False: All birds fly.

Back

False

Front

What type of food did early birds primarily feed on?

Back

Insects

Front

What are the soft, fluffy feathers that provide insulation called?

Back

Down feathers

Front

What type of feathers are used for flight?

Back

Flight feathers

Front

What is the primary function of contour feathers?

Back

To streamline the bird's body and provide shape.

Front

What are the small, hair-like feathers that provide sensory feedback called?

Back

Filoplume feathers

Front

What is the term for the process of molting in birds?

Back

The shedding and regrowth of feathers.