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They have hollow bones.
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What makes bird bones light?
Bird bones are lightweight due to the presence of air cavities within them, known as pneumatic bones. These hollow spaces reduce the overall density of the bones while maintaining their strength, allowing birds to fly more efficiently. Additionally, the arrangement of bone structure in birds is highly optimized for strength and minimal weight, contributing to their lightweight nature.
How do birds fly so high?
They are light enough and have wings.
Why can birds fly so well?
they are light weight and have wings.
What special designs do birds have that enable them to fly?
Birds have hollow bones, and that makes them light enough for their wings to lift them off the ground. Also they have wings and lots of feathers, and they are shaped to give the bird lift so it can fly.
Which bird can fly?
All birds that are light and have feathers and have a purpose to fly
How do bats fly so long?
Because of their wings that makes them fly longer than other birds
How does the air around a birds wing cause lift?
The bird's feathers are light. So the wind helps them fly but the bent edge on the wing makes them soar.
What type of bones do birds have that makes them able to fly?
Birds have hollow bones that make them lighter so they can fly more easily.
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)
True or flase birds use wings and feathers to fly so all birds can fly?
To say that birds use wings and feathers to fly, so all birds can fly, would be false. Not all birds can fly. An ostrich is an example of a bird that cannot fly.
Do hollow bones affect birds flight?
Yes, it makes them lighter so they are able to fly easier.
If an birds feather is hollow what advantage might this give to the bird?
It makes them lighter and so it is easier to fly.
