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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 www.assignmentpoint.com
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How do birds fly? The top has less “air pressure” and this produces an UPWARD force (This is called lift!) www.assignmentpoint.com
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Birds who do NOT fly! Penguins Ostriches Emus www.assignmentpoint.com
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Smallest / Largest Hummingbird Ostrich www.assignmentpoint.com
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Migration: Regular periodic journey from one place to another for food, reproduction or warmth www.assignmentpoint.com
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Compare BIRDS and REPTILES Birds Reptiles www.assignmentpoint.com
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Types of Feathers Contour: A large feather/gives shape to birds body Down: Short fluffy/traps heat keeps the bird warm www.assignmentpoint.com
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