UNIT - 4
Wonder World of Birds
Birds I know
*Parrot
*Mynah
*Woodpecker
*Kingfisher
*Cuckoo
*Sparrow
*Crow
*Peacock
*Hornbill
*Penguin
*Eagle
*Vulture
*Pigeon
*Crane
*Swan
*House sparrow
*Nightingale
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*What are the common characteristics of birds?
*Birds have feathers on the body
*They lay eggs
*Birds can make sounds
*Birds have wings
*Many of them can fly
*Birds have tail
* Normally,birds make nests
*What are the things to take care of while watching birds?
*Colour
*Size
*Beak colour,size
*Habitat/How to make nest
*Adaptations
*Environmental benefits
*Differences in male and female
*Write the name of some flightless birds?
Ostrich,kiwi,penguin,emu.
*Which is the largest flightless bird?
Ostrich
*Write a note about flightless birds
Flightless birds are birds which cannot fly. Flightless birds have the ability to run or swim .There are about 60 species of flightless birds.Ostrich, penguin,emu,kiwi are some examples of flightless birds.The largest living flightless bird is the ostrich .
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*What things do birds use to build nests?
Fibres
Leaves
Twigs
Mud
Feathers
Dry grass
*Where do birds build nests?
*In between the branches of trees.
*In between the leaves of some plants.
*On the holes of tree trunks .
*Pits made on ground.
* In buildings
*In burrows
*Why do birds build nests?
*To lay eggs
*To look after their young ones
*To take rest
*Protect themselves from enemies.
* Which bird makes the largest nest?
Weaver bird (South Africa)
*Which is our state bird?
Great hornbill
*Which bird does not build nest?
Cuckoo
Migratory birds
What are migratory birds?
Some birds come from far off places in certain seasons. They are visitors who come from far off places.They are known as migratory birds.
Example : Golden Oriole(manjakili)
What are the physical features which enable birds to move?
*Birds have light bones.A bird's bones are hollow and thin.
*Birds have light weight smooth feathers that help them fly.
*Flying birds have large chest muscles that move the wings.
Why do birds migrate?
Birds migrate in search of food and resting locations.Changes in climate is also a cause for migration.
Why are the number of migratory birds decreasing?
* Climate change
*Destruction of grasslands
*Hunting
*Pollution
What are the peculiarities of the eagle?How do these peculiarities enable the eagle to catch prey?
*Strong body
*Sharp vision
* Curved and strong beak.
Eagle can see objects that are far away. It can snatch away chicks with its long and curved claws .It can fly high in the sky.
*What are the things birds eating as food?
* Insects
*grains
*Worms
*Garbages
*Honey , fish ,rat and snakes
Can travel and catch prey(page number - 42)
sand piper
Humming bird
Wild duck
Painted stork
Bronze winged jacana
Rose ringed parakeet
What would you include in your bird watching note?
*Name of the bird
*Colour , size and sound of the bird.
*Habitat/How to make nest
*Adaptations
*Environmental benefits
*Differences in male and female
What are the uses of birds?
*Preying birds like owl and eagle prevent the increase of rats.
*Help in seed dispersal.
*Control pests.
*Birds like crow and hen keeps our
surroundings clean.
*Some birds and their eggs are used as food by us.
*Birds add beauty to our surroundings.
The number of birds are decreasing.What could be the reasons for that?
*Excessive use of pesticides.
*Climate changes.
*Deforestation.
*Noise pollution.
*Being used as food.
*Hunting
*Forest fire
How will the decreasing number of birds affect nature ?
*Destruction of biodiversity.
*Increase the number of rats.
*Increase the number of pests.
*It will affect cultivation.
House sparrow
The house sparrow is strongly associated with human habitation and can live in urban or rural settings.It feeds mostly on the seeds of grains and weeds.It also eats insects and many other foods.Its number have declined and it is an endangered species of bird.
Why do we rear birds in our homes ?
*For fancy
*For flesh and eggs
* For entertainment
*To earn money (as an occupation)
Write the name of some domestic birds?
*Hen
*Duck
*Goose
*Quail
*Pigeon
On which day we celebrate world sparrow day?
March 20th
Write examples for preying birds?
*Owl
*Eagle
*Vulture
*Hawk
Owl
Owl is a preying bird.Owls possess large forward facing eyes and ear holes.Owls can see very well at night.It has sharp talons,and broad head.Owls can rotate their heads and necks. Owls hunt mostly small insects,rats,birds etc.
Why are bird sanctuaries important?
To protect birds and their species bird sanctuaries are built.It promotes the survival and rehabilitation of birds.Bird sanctuaries provide natural facilities for birds.
Make a note about bird sanctuaries in Kerala?
Thattekad bird sanctuary. This was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala.It also known as Salim Ali bird trial.
Kadalundi bird sanctuary , Kumarakam bird sanctuary ,
Mangalavanam,Pathiramanal etc are some other bird sanctuaries in Kerala.
National bird watching day -
November 12 (Birthday of Salim Ali)
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