VHS: Eyewitness Bird (1994)

Which prehistoric creature is considered the link between dinosaurs and modern birds due to its feathers and reptilian skeletal structure?

• Pterodactyl

• Archaeopteryx

• Velociraptor

• Trilobite

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What is the primary function of a bird's 'wishbone' (furcula) during flight?

• To store calcium for eggs

• To act as a spring for wing beats

• To protect the heart from impact

• To aid in digestion

Bird feathers are made of the same protein found in human hair and fingernails, known as:

• Collagen

• Myosin

• Keratin

• Elastin

Why do birds have hollow bones with internal struts?

• To allow for better blood flow

• To make them lightweight yet strong for flight

• To store extra oxygen for high altitudes

• To help them float in water

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The process of 'preening' involves a bird using its beak to:

• Sharpen its hunting claws

• Zip feather barbs together and apply oil

• Attract a mate through song

• Dig for insects in tree bark

Which specialized sense is most highly developed in birds of prey like eagles and hawks?

• Sense of smell

• Sense of touch

• Acute vision

• Echolocation

What is the primary evolutionary purpose of the varied shapes of bird beaks?

• For defense against predators

• To distinguish between genders

• Adaptation to specific food sources

• To regulate body temperature

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How do birds like the Arctic Tern manage long-distance migrations?

• By following the scent of flowers

• Using magnetic fields and celestial navigation

• By walking across land bridges

• By hibernating mid-flight

The 'gizzard' in a bird's digestive system is used to:

• Store water for long trips

• Produce vocalizations

• Grind up hard food like seeds

• Absorb sunlight for energy

What is the main reason many male birds have bright, colorful plumage compared to females?

• To camouflage in tropical flowers

• To absorb more heat from the sun

• To attract mates through display

• To warn predators they are poisonous

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