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6 Characteristics of Birds
Endothermic (warm blooded) Vertebrates (Hollow Bones!) 4 Chamber Heart All Have Feathers All Lay Eggs Have Scales on Feet and Legs
How do birds fly?
• The top has less “air pressure” and this produces an UPWARD force
• (This is called lift!)
Birds who do NOT fly!
• Penguins
• Ostriches • Emus
Smallest / Largest
Hummingbird Ostrich
Migration:
Regular periodic journey from one place to another for food, reproduction or warmth
Compare BIRDS and REPTILES
Birds
Reptiles
Types of Feathers
• Contour: A large feather/gives shape to birds body • Down: Short fluffy/traps heat keeps the bird warm
By Mrs. Efros, Schofield Middle School