FEATURES OF BIRDS

Flight feathers Body feathers Down feathers

 The feathers on the tail and wings of the birds are called flight feathers which help them to fly. These feathers help them to push against their air.  The feathers covering most of the birds body are called the body feathers.  The small and soft feathers are called down feathers that keep the bird warm by trapping air.

 Pointed curved beak- (parrot) fruits and worms

 Chisel shaped- pick worms from trees.

 Flat and broad- to catch fish

 Curved sharp hooked- to catch animals.

 Webbed feet- duck- swim in water

 Sharp claws bent- catch prey

 Long legs and three toes spread- walk near rivers.

Insect Body Parts

Flat broad teeth - chew plants

 LIVING THING  Need food  Grow  Breathe air  Have babies  For example plants,birds  NON LIVING THING  Do not need food  Do not grow  Do not breathe  No babies  For example swings, chairs

LIVING THINGS PLANTS ANIMALS Need food make their own eat plants and food other animals Reproduce seeds have babies or lay eggs Breathe through holes on through their their leaves nose, skin or gills

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