The digestive system – Did you know?

The video explains how certain birds, like penguins and pelicans, have unique feeding methods. They use their beak or gullet to carry food and even partially digest it in their stomachs before feeding it to their chicks.

What is one way birds transport food?

• In their claws

• In their wings

• In their beak or gullet

• On their back

Which birds are known to have unique feeding habits?

• Eagles and Hawks

• Sparrows and Robins

• Penguins and Pelicans

• Owls and Falcons

What do Penguins and Pelicans do before feeding their chicks?

• Store food in their nests

• Partially digest the food

• Hide food in the sand

• Freeze the food

Why might partial digestion be beneficial for chicks?

• It helps the chicks learn to hunt

• It makes the food easier to swallow

• It keeps the food fresh

• It allows the chicks to eat more

How do Penguins and Pelicans differ from other birds in feeding their young?

• They feed them underwater

• They partially digest the food first

• They use their wings to feed

• They feed them only at night