Seabirds

Which of the following adaptations is true of seabirds?

• Sneeze out excess salt

• Webbed feet for paddling & deep diving

• Waterproof feathers

• Drink sea water

Why are seabirds so important to coastal environments?

• All seabirds have a niche to perform there

• Prey on fish, crustaceans and mollusks keeping their populations in check

• Supply nutrient-rich guano (excrement)

• Mate for life

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Which of the following keeps seabirds warm?

• Skin

• Fur under their feathers

• Waterproof feathers

• Fat insulation under the skin

What features allow most seabirds to fly?

• Wings

• Feathers

• Hollow bones

• Dense bones

What class are seabirds in?

• Scyphozoa

• Aves

• Chordata

• Feathera

The _________ is the largest and most endangered sea bird, they have an intricate mating dance and can spend years flying over the ocean without landing.

• Heron

• Albatross

• Penguin

• Gannet

These sea birds have a huge pouch under their bills to help them feed without needing pin point accuracy:

• tubenoses

• pelicans

• gulls

Which of the following is a primary food source for many seabirds?

• Seeds

• Leaves

• Insects

• Plankton

All of the following are examples of seabirds EXCEPT

• Penguins

• Gulls

• Falcons

• Terns

• Pelicans

True or false: All seabirds are capable of diving underwater to catch their prey.

• False

• True