Birds
Winged wonders with feathers galore!
Animals with feathers, beaks, and wings (most can fly)
What makes them this type?
- Lightweight bones to help with flight
- Feathers for insulation, flying, and display
- Beaks that eat, drink, and build
- Wings that soar through the air
Examples
Robin Common backyard visitors in North America
Parrot Colorful friends known for mimicry
Eagle Powerful hunters with sharp talons
Hummingbird Tiny speedsters that beat their wings 80 times per second!
Motion Notes (for Animation & Drawing)
- Flap, glide, and soar through the air
- Use beaks to steer and brake
- Fly in V-formations for energy efficiency
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Lightweight skeleton with hollow bones
Strong chest muscles for wing movement
Fun Facts
- Birds have over 3,000 different species!
- Hummingbirds beat their wings faster than a human heart beats
- Some birds migrate thousands of miles each year