Bird Sleep Patterns and Techniques

Bird Sleep Patterns and Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the fascinating sleep habits of birds, highlighting their ability to take micro-naps and use unihemispheric slow-wave sleep to stay alert. It explains how birds perch safely using a tendon locking mechanism and discusses the challenges of sleeping during long migrations, with a focus on the Alpine Swift and frigate bird. Scientists have discovered that some birds can even sleep mid-flight.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique sleep technique allows birds to rest while staying alert to danger?

Unihemispheric slow-wave sleep

Biphasic sleep

Polyphasic sleep

Monophasic sleep

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a micro nap in the context of bird sleep?

A long sleep session

A brief sleep lasting 10 to 15 seconds

A nap taken only at night

A nap that requires both eyes closed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do birds manage to perch securely while in REM sleep?

By locking their feet with a tendon mechanism

By sleeping on the ground

By using their wings for balance

By holding onto branches with their beaks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of REM sleep in birds?

To experience deep sleep

To maintain alertness

To regulate body temperature

To conserve energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do tendons play in a bird's ability to sleep on a perch?

They assist in digestion

They enable birds to sing

They help birds fly

They allow birds to grip and lock onto a perch

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge for Alpine Swifts during their migration?

Navigating through storms

Sleeping while flying

Avoiding predators

Finding food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can Alpine Swifts go without landing during migration?

50 days

100 days

200 days

150 days

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