4.Write the name of some birds with feathers of different colours on their body
Peacock
Kingfisher
Woodpecker
5.What are the common characteristics of birds
. Body covered with feathers
. Have beaks
. Lay eggs
. Lightweight bones
. Have wings – Most use them for flying, though some are flightless.
. Two legs – For walking, swimming
6.Write a short note about the food habits of birds
Parrot – seeds, fruits, nuts
Myna – fruits, insects, grains
Eagle – small animals, snakes, fish
Woodpecker – insects, fruits
Kingfisher – fish
Crow – grains, insects, kitchen scraps
Pigeon – grains, seeds
Peacock – seeds, insects, small reptiles
Sparrow – grains, seeds, small insects
7.Where we can see birds ?
Gardens and parks – sparrows, mynas, parrots
Near water bodies – kingfishers, ducks
Forests – woodpeckers, peacocks, hornbills
Fields and farmlands – crows, pigeons
Around our houses – pigeons, crows
Mountains – eagles, vultures
8.Name the birds seen in water rich places
9.What are the body features of birds that seen in water rich places
Webbed feet – help swimming easily
Long legs – help wading in shallow water
Long, pointed beaks – for catching fish or picking food from water.
Light, oily feathers – keep them dry while in water.
10.Write some points about nocturnal birds
Active at night and rest during the day.
Have large eyes to see well in low light.
Excellent hearing to help find prey in darkness.
Usually have soft feathers for silent flight.
Examples: Owl, spotted owlet
SPOT BELLIED EAGLE OWL - കാട്ടുമൂങ്ങ
FISH OWL - കൂമൻ
SPOTTED OWLET - നത്ത്
BARN OWL - വെള്ളിമൂങ്ങ
DUCK
no crest on the head
flat beak
short neck
short tail
webbed feet
short feet
oily feathers
Peacock
has a crest on the head
sharp and pointed beak
long neck
colourful feathers
long tail
longer ,sharp claws
Similarities between duck and peacock?
Both are birds.
Both have feathers, wings, a beak and two legs.
Both lay eggs.
Both can fly, though not for long distances.
Both use their beaks to eat food.
How the birds beaks and legs helpful in gathering food ?
1. Duck
Food: Water plants, insects and small fish.
Method of collecting food: Filters food from water.
Body parts that help: A broad, flat beak helps it scoop and filter food. Webbed feet help it swim easily.
2. Pigeon
Food: Grains and seeds.
Method of collecting food: Picks food from the ground.
Body parts that help: A short, hard beak helps it pick seeds. Strong feet help it walk on the ground.
3. Parrot
Food: Fruits, seeds and nuts.
Method of collecting food: Plucks fruits and cracks seeds and nuts.
Body parts that help: A strong, curved beak helps it crack hard seeds and nuts. Grasping feet help it climb and hold food.
4. Eagle
Food: Fish, rats, snakes and other small animals.
Method of collecting food: Hunts and catches its prey.
Body parts that help: A sharp, hooked beak helps tear flesh. Strong, sharp claws (talons) help catch and hold prey.
Questions and Answers
Q1: What is 'Caliology'?
A: Caliology is the study of birds' nests.
Q2: What materials do birds use to build their nests?
A: Birds use grass, twigs, fibers, mud, leaves, cotton, and threads to build their nests.
Q3: Which body parts do birds use to build nests?
A: Birds use their beaks and feet to build nests.
Q4: Which bird hatches its eggs by keeping them on its feet instead of building a nest?
A: The Emperor Penguin.
Q5: Why do birds build nests?
A: Birds build nests to lay eggs and hatch them, and male birds often build them to attract females.
Q6: How do House Swifts build their nests?
A: House Swifts build their nests using mud and saliva.
Q7: Name three birds that build nests.
A: Woodpecker, tailorbird, and weaver bird, crows, parrots
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