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Birds
This category really is for the birds. Class Aves in the animal kingdom, birds are bipedal, warm-blooded, winged vertebrate animals that lay eggs. With approximately 10,000 species worldwide, there is no end to the questions and answers you will find here. Fly in and flitter around.
13,538 Questions
Which bird does not build a nest?
All birds have wings. It's just that some of them are useless for flight.
Even the New Zealand kiwi has wings, though it appears to have none. The wings are small and rudimentary, hidden under the kiwis' hairy feathers, but certainly present.
Some of the flightless birds are members of the ratitefamily. Other ratites besides the kiwi include the emu of Australia, Southern cassowary of Australia and New Guinea, the ostrich from Africa (the largest of the flightless birds) and the rhea from South America. Ratites have wings but the bones in their chests do not have the capacity for flight muscles, which is what a bird needs to fly.
Penguins cannot fly, using their wings instead as flippers, but they are not ratites. Nor is the kakapo of New Zealand, the world's only flightless parrot. Tinamous are ground-dwelling, flightless birds (about 47 species) which are related to ratites; they live in Central and South America.
What feathers give birds their streamlined shape and coloring?
Birds' contour feathers are responsible for giving them their streamlined shape, which helps reduce drag during flight. Coloration in birds comes from a combination of pigments in the feathers as well as structural colors created by the arrangement of the feathers themselves.
What are the enemies of ptarmigans?
Ptarmigans face threats from predators such as foxes, ravens, and birds of prey like owls and hawks. Climate change can also impact their survival by altering their habitats and food sources. Human activities like hunting and habitat destruction can further endanger ptarmigans.
Does red birds pecking at your window mean death?
No, red birds pecking at your window does not necessarily mean death. Some cultures believe it is a sign of good luck or a message from a loved one. It could also be due to the reflection of the bird seeing its own reflection and trying to protect its territory.
Why are hollow bones an adaptation for flight?
Hollow bones in birds are an adaptation for flight because they reduce the overall weight of the bird, making it easier for them to take off and stay airborne. The air-filled cavities within the bones also provide structural strength and help to support the stresses of flying.
What does reverend Sykes say about his experiences in court inTo Kill a Mocking Bird?
Reverend Sykes says that it was the first time he had seen a black man win a case in a white court. He also comments on the respect shown by the spectators to Atticus Finch during the trial. Overall, he emphasizes the significance of this moment for the African American community in the town.
How long does it take for a zebra finch egg to hatch?
Yes, they hatch. My zebee hen laid her first eggs a couple of weeks ago. After a few eggs mysteriously disappeared, they finally kept four of them. Two have hatched and I'm still waiting for the other two. They hatch at a rate of one per day. If you don't want your eggs to hatch, remove them as they are laid. They won't get incubated. Be aware that you are stressing the birds if you keep removing eggs, so remove the nest and/or separate the pair if you want to stop her from laying fertile eggs. That addresses fertility of young bird eggs. Now, to address the very first eggs of unbred hens. I had a couple of finches several years ago who laid four eggs with no losses. These were their first eggs, and they were both a year old. Only one egg turned out to be infertile. One of the chicks was a runt (last to hatch can't compete with clutchmates) whom I named "Charlie" and hand-fed. Charlie died (refused to eat), but I still remember him by naming my computer "Charlie" every time I set it up after a disk drive format.
How much volume in dog food does a baby bird need?
A baby bird's diet primarily consists of insects, not dog food. If you are caring for a baby bird, it's best to provide a commercial avian formula specifically designed for young birds, which usually comes in powder form to be mixed with water. Follow the instructions on the package for the appropriate volume to feed the bird based on its size and species.
Yes or no do Bird have swim bladder?
No, birds do not have swim bladders. Swim bladders are internal gas-filled organs found in some fish that help them control their buoyancy in water. Birds use their feathers and wings to stay afloat or swim in water.
Blues Aint No Mockin bird conflicts?
The conflicts in "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" revolve around the intrusive behavior of the cameramen who invade the privacy of the protagonist's family, the tension between the African American family and the intrusive white cameramen, and the sense of violation felt by the family as their privacy is breached. The story highlights the power dynamics between the marginalized African American family and the privileged white cameramen.
Do larger birds attack smaller birds?
Yes, sometimes larger birds will attack smaller birds. Birds of prey often hunt small birds. Sparrowhawks take many different species, and kestrels take sparrows. However, not all large birds are predators. Turkeys are mainly vegetarian.
What does it mean when a black bird fly in your garage and dies?
Finding a dead black bird in your garage could simply be a random occurrence and may not hold any specific symbolic meaning. It's likely that the bird entered seeking shelter or food and unfortunately met its demise. If you believe in signs or symbols, some cultures associate birds with messengers or spiritual omens.
What does the frigate bird eats?
Frigate birds primarily feed on fish, squid, and other small marine animals. They are known for their aerial hunting skills, using their long, hooked bills to snatch prey from the surface of the water. They are also known to steal food from other birds and scavenge for scraps near fishing boats.
How many toes do red wing black birds have?
Red-winged blackbirds have four toes on each foot. These toes are adapted for perching, walking, and gripping onto branches.
Which two features of a bird help make it light enough to fly?
hollow bones and air sacs :)
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Controlled burning is safest for upland game birds in what season?
Controlled burning is safest for upland game birds during the late winter or early spring. This timing allows the birds to have ample time to find new nesting sites and food sources after the burn. Conducting burns outside of the breeding season helps minimize the impact on upland game bird populations.
In hatchet what type of bird are the foolbirds?
What Type Of Bird It Is Is A Ruffed Grouse.
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What are the predators of sparrows?
Predators of sparrows include cats, hawks, owls, snakes, and larger birds such as crows or magpies. These predators typically hunt sparrows for food, making them vulnerable when they are out in the open or nesting.
Is painting a bird house harmful to the birds in it?
No, painting a birdhouse is not harmful to the birds as long as you use non-toxic paint and let the paint fully dry before installing the birdhouse. It's important to avoid painting the interior of the birdhouse or the entrance hole to ensure the birds' safety.
For the food thrown overboard. People often fish on ships and then throw the bits and parts of fish that they don't want back into the water. Birds have learned that there is food when there is a ship.
The greater roadrunner is 22 inches (56 centimeters) tall.
Yes, blue jays are known to rob the nests of other birds to steal eggs and nestlings. They have been observed taking advantage of the hard work of other bird species to feed themselves and their young.
What is the lifespan of a lyrebird?
Lyrebirds typically live for around 15-20 years in the wild, though some individuals in captivity have been known to live for up to 30 years. Various factors such as predation, habitat loss, and food availability can impact their lifespan.
Are birds and dinosaurs related?
Dinosaurs and birds are related in the same way all organisms on Earth are related to each other through common ancestry. However, just how close the relationship between dinosaurs and birds is continues to be a contentious issue. There have been many controversies in the study of the origin of birds. Early disagreements included whether birds evolved from dinosaurs or more primitive archosaurs. Within the dinosaur camp, there were disagreements as to whether ornithischian or theropod dinosaurs were the more likely ancestors. Although ornithischian (bird-hipped) dinosaurs share the hip structure of modern birds, birds are thought to have originated from the saurischian (lizard-hipped) dinosaurs, and therefore evolved their hip structure independently. In fact, a bird-like hip structure evolved a third time among a peculiar group of theropods known as the Therizinosauridae. A few scientists suggest that birds are not dinosaurs, but evolved from early archosaurs like Longisquama.
Based on fossil and biological evidence, most scientists accept that birds are a specialized subgroup of theropod dinosaurs. More specifically, they are members of Maniraptora, a group of theropods which includes dromaeosaurs and oviraptorids, among others. As scientists discover more nonavian theropods closely related to birds, the previously clear distinction between nonbirds and birds has become blurred. Recent discoveries in the Liaoning Province of northeast China, which demonstrate many small theropod dinosaurs had feathers, contribute to this ambiguity.
The consensus view in contemporary Paleontology is that the birds, Aves, are the closest relatives of the deinonychosaurs, which include dromaeosaurids and troodontids. Together, these three form a group called Paraves. The basal dromaeosaur Microraptor has features which may have enabled it to glide or fly. The most basal deinonychosaurs are very small. This evidence raises the possibility that the ancestor of all paravians may have been arboreal, may have been able to glide, or both.
The Late Jurassic Archaeopteryx is well-known as one of the first transitional fossils to be found, and it provided support for the theory of evolution in the late 19th century. Archaeopteryx has clearly reptilian characteristics: teeth, clawed fingers, and a long, lizard-like tail, but it has finely preserved wings with flight feathers identical to those of modern birds. It is not considered a direct ancestor of modern birds, but is the oldest and most primitive known member of Aves or Avialae, and it is probably closely related to the real ancestor.
What is the size of a dark eyed junco?
Dark-eyed juncos are small sparrows, measuring around 5.5 to 6.3 inches in length with a wingspan of about 7.5 to 9.8 inches. They typically weigh around 0.7 to 1.2 ounces.
