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MARINE BIRDS

MARINE BIRDS. Dependent on marine environment for food resource. General Characteristics. Homeotherms – can regulate body temperature (warm-blooded) Waterproof feathers for insulation & flight 4-chambered heart – efficient blood/oxygen flow Salt glands above eyes – remove excess salt

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MARINE BIRDS

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  1. MARINE BIRDS Dependent on marine environment for food resource

  2. General Characteristics • Homeotherms – can regulate body temperature (warm-blooded) • Waterproof feathers for insulation & flight • 4-chambered heart – efficient blood/oxygen flow • Salt glands above eyes – remove excess salt • Webbed feet – swimming • Beak Variety matches diet & feeding habits

  3. Marine Bird Variety • Penguins: Adelie • Seagull • Pelican

  4. Marine Bird Variety • Tubenose: • Shorebirds:

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