0
Both humans and birds * have bony skeletons * are omnivorous * can vocalise
and * are available in a range of colours :-)
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThey are hollow and many are connected to the lungs to get more air through the birds body.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThey are similar in that both are bones.
Bird bones are partially hollow and are much lighter. This helps them to fly.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoScientists infer they both come from a common ancestor.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why does a bird have compact bones?
In order for the bird to be as light as possible for flight. This "hollowness" reduces their body weight by about 5%, depending on what kind of bird it is, in contrast to their would-be weight if their bones were not hollow.
How ae bird bones different from those other animals?
Tobi says: Bird's bones are hollow to help them fly,obviously to reduce weight when they fly. Human bones, on the other hand, are not hollow. We need strong bones to do the things we do, eg: walking, skipping, jumping etc...
What are two bones you will find in a bird but not a human?
both wings have a lot of bones and humans dont have wings
How do ptarmigan bones help them meet their needs?
Ptarmigans, like many flying birds, have hollow bones. These light bones make it easier for the bird to fly. During the summer, the ptarmigans bones become heavier and stronger so they can withstand the stress of the ptarmigan's search for food. in the winter the bones become lighter so the bird can conserve energy while flying.
How many bones does a lizard have?
There are 159 bones in a frog skeleton, depending on what type of frog.
What is special about a bird's bones?
They are hollow and light.
What are the different densities of a bird's bones?
bird bones are lighter
What weighs more bird feathers or bird bones?
Bird bones because feathers are very light and the bones just depend on the type of bird.
When was Bird Bones in the Bughouse created?
Bird Bones in the Bughouse was created in 2004-10.
What type of bones do birds have?
regular bird bones
How many bones do kiwis have?
The kiwi is a bird and has a spine (backbone).
How do bones of human different from those of birds?
Human bones are thicker and denser; bird bones are thinner, hollow and mean less weight on the bird.
How might a bird have issues with not having bones?
Birds do have bones.
Does the bones of pigeon have bone marrow?
No, bird bones are hollow.
What is a good snack for a bird?
there are bones for birds and my bird LOVES them!
Why does a bird have compact bones?
In order for the bird to be as light as possible for flight. This "hollowness" reduces their body weight by about 5%, depending on what kind of bird it is, in contrast to their would-be weight if their bones were not hollow.
What is different about a bird's bones?
the bones are hollow. makes the bird a lot lighter and thus generally suited to take flight!
