Bird Facts for Kids

The video presents five fascinating facts about birds. It starts with how hollow bones aid in flight and breathing, except for penguins who need dense bones for diving. The bee hummingbird, the smallest bird, is highlighted for its rapid wing movement. Bright colors in birds are used for attracting mates and showing dominance, with bearded vultures even dyeing their feathers. Carrier pigeons played a crucial role in wartime communication. Lastly, birds huddle together at night to conserve warmth, a behavior seen in penguins and starlings.

Why do birds have hollow bones?

• To make them heavier

• To help them breathe underwater

• To make them lighter for flight

• To store food

What is the approximate size of a fully grown bee hummingbird?

• As big as a sparrow

• As small as a grain of rice

• Around 2 inches long

• The size of a tennis ball

How many times do bee hummingbirds beat their wings per second?

• 80 times

• 100 times

• 50 times

• 20 times

What unique behavior do bearded vultures exhibit to show dominance?

• They fly higher than other birds

• They build large nests

• They dye their feathers with red soil

• They sing loudly

What is the term for the large flocking behavior of starlings at sunset?

• Flocking

• Murmuration

• Migration

• Congregation