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Animal Kingdom: Birds. 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
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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
The End By Mrs. Efros, Schofield Middle School
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