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their bones are hollow to make them lighter, and more legible for flight. if they had solid bones they wouldn't be able to fly as fast, high or as maneuverable as they are now. Hope this helped! (:
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What are the bones birds have?
Birds have hollow bones to help them fly.
What animal has hollow or partly hollow bones?
birds have hollow bones to help them fly
Which flying reptile has hollow bones?
Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. Solid bones would add to much weight and make it impossible to fly.
Do flightless birds have hollow bones?
no they do not have hollow bones. this is because they are flightless and god just made them that way♥ ♥
Is a birds skeleton hollow?
Birds have some bones in their bodies that are "hollow." These are called pneumatic bones, and they help birds breathe when they are in flight. The bones of the pelvic girdle, some ribs, the humeru,s and the femur all are pneumatic.
Do Golden Eagles have hollow bones?
Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. Solid bones would add to much weight and make it impossible to fly.
What are birds bones like?
Birds have hollow bones to help them fly. Solid bones would add to much weight and make it impossible to fly. They have crisscross structures to add support inside the bones.
What is in side a birds bones?
Birds bones are hollow. That is why they can fly, because they are so light because of their hollow bones. x)
Which phylum has the adaptative features of Pneumatic bones?
The phylum that has the adaptive feature of pneumatic bones is Chordata. Pneumatic bones are lightweight structures filled with air that help reduce the weight of the skeleton, making it easier for organisms to fly or swim, such as in birds.
What is warm blooded and has wings and hollow bones?
Birds are the only creatures that are warm blooded and have wings. Not all birds, however, have hollow bones - most flightless birds do not have hollow bones.
How do hollow bones help birds?
Hollow bones is just one of the advantages birds have gained through evolution which makes them light. A light body allows them to fly faster, using less energy.
Which one characteristic do birds seem to have that other animals don't?
Birds have hollow bones. (Except for penguins, which now have solid bones to help them dive)
