Bird Characteristics and Behavior

The video introduces birds as warm-blooded vertebrates with unique features like feathers and beaks. Birds inhabit diverse environments worldwide and vary greatly in size. They have varied diets and flight capabilities, with some using wings for swimming. Birds display vibrant colors, often for mating purposes. Reproduction involves egg incubation, with varying parental care. Birds hold significance for humans, providing eggs, meat, and companionship, but most are wild and should be respected.

What characteristic do birds share with mammals?

• They give live birth.

• They are warm-blooded.

• They have scales.

• They are cold-blooded.

Which bird is the smallest in the world?

• Penguin

• Bee hummingbird

• Ostrich

• Kiwi

How many species of birds are there in the world?

• 20,000

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

What do some birds use their wings for if they cannot fly?

• To swim

• To climb trees

• To dig burrows

• To run faster

Why do some male birds have bright feathers?

• To blend into their environment

• To regulate their body temperature

• To attract females

• To scare predators

What is the primary reason female birds are often less colorful?

• To scare predators

• To attract males

• To regulate their body temperature

• To be less visible to predators

How long can it take for bird eggs to hatch?

• 90-120 days

• Over a year

• 1-5 days

• 10-80 days

Which bird species helps feed and care for its chick for almost two years?

• Ostrich

• Penguin

• Kiwi

• Greater frigatebird

What do some birds provide for humans?

• Wool

• Eggs and meat

• Honey

• Milk

Why should most wild birds be left alone?

• They are too expensive to keep

• They are better off in their natural habitat

• They are dangerous

• They do not interact well with humans