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Some types of birds, such as robins, can hear it. They also watch for movement in the dirt but their hearing is very acute. Other types of birds use their sense of sight, smell, or touch to find worms.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoWorms come to the surface of the ground when birds peck at the ground because the sound that bird's beaks make when hitting the ground irritates the worms, so they come up to see what is causing the noise. From there, the birds are able to snatch the worm and eat it.
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∙ 11y agoThey hop all over the area and a worm if near will think the hopping vibrations are rain drops, if the worm happens to be close to the surface the robin will either see some movement or sense it with their feet.
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∙ 12y agoThey stamp around on the ground and the vibration's made by them stamping around makes the worms think rain is falling they come up and the birds get them
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How does bird eat?
many species of birds eat fish ie gulls ,ospreys, cormorants, penguins,puffins ,blah blah blah Oh yes and lets not forget KINGFISHERS.
Who are the birds enemies?
Owls, hawks, snakes. The mockingbird has these as its only enemies because mockingbirds usually have other of theirs close by so if an enemy appears, they call to others and together they scare it away, or peck it with their very sharp beak.
Why do birds peck their feet?
to clean them out from rocks and dirt when they land on tree branches
How do birds eat?
They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feethave claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly.
How do birds harm the environment?
They can carry diseases such as aviation fluLice and parasites in their feathers can be transferred around the world by migratingLarger birds can slash humans with talonsLarger birds can peck at humans with razor sharp beaksUncooked bird dishes can cause food poisining
How do flightless birds get food?
They peck the ground and find earth worms to eat.
What do baby quails drink?
They try to fly then they fall and wonder the ground and peck in the dirt aet worms and bug just like momma birds do for thiere babies
How does bird eat?
many species of birds eat fish ie gulls ,ospreys, cormorants, penguins,puffins ,blah blah blah Oh yes and lets not forget KINGFISHERS.
How do birds meet their needs?
They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feethave claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly.
Who are the birds enemies?
Owls, hawks, snakes. The mockingbird has these as its only enemies because mockingbirds usually have other of theirs close by so if an enemy appears, they call to others and together they scare it away, or peck it with their very sharp beak.
Why birds peck holes in sweet gum trees?
Birds peck holes in Sweet Gum trees because they are looking for food. The bark of the Sweet Gum is soft making it easy to peck while looking for small insects.
What is a pecking block?
a block that the birds peck to keep their beaks sharp
What is a birds defense?
To fly away, or peck at a predator if flying isn't an option.
Why do birds peck their feet?
to clean them out from rocks and dirt when they land on tree branches
How do birds eat?
They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feethave claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly. They have beaks to peck, scoop up fish, and to eat . Their feet have claws on the toes and they scratch in the ground for insects. They have wings to fly.
What has the author Martin Peck Merrick written?
Martin Peck Merrick has written: 'A preliminary design study for a ground effect machine' -- subject(s): Aeronautics
Are Bird friendly?
Yes, pretty much all birds are nice except things that peck woods.
