Birds

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What is the oil gland at the base of a bird's tail called?

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Uropygial / Preen Gland: A gland that produces oil to help birds maintain their feathers.

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What do you call birds that are hatched and are active, able to walk, swim, and find food?

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Precocial: These birds are relatively mature and mobile from the moment of hatching.

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What is the last vertebrae in a bird's tail, similar to the coccyx bone in humans?

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Pygostyle: The fused vertebrae that support the tail feathers of birds.

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What is the most important characteristic that separates birds from living reptiles?

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Feathers: Unique to birds, feathers are essential for flight and insulation.

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Which group of birds has an enhanced sense of smell?

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Scavengers like vultures: These birds rely on their sense of smell to locate carrion.

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What is the primary function of the uropygial gland in birds?

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To produce oil that birds use to preen their feathers, keeping them waterproof and in good condition.

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What are Altricial birds?

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Altricial: Birds that are born helpless and require care and feeding from their parents.

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What is the function of feathers in birds?

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Feathers provide insulation, aid in flight, and play a role in mating displays.

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What is the significance of the furcula in birds?

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Furcula: Also known as the wishbone, it helps strengthen the bird's skeleton for flight.

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What is the role of the syrinx in birds?

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Syrinx: The vocal organ of birds, located at the base of the trachea, allowing for complex sounds.