THE WORLD OF BIRDS          Name ____________________________________________________________

Find answers to the questions in The World of Birds webquest.

1.  What three characteristics distinguish birds from other animals?   ________________________________________

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2.  How do birds use their feathers?   _______________________________________________________________

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3.  What kind of eggs do birds lay?   _______________________________________________________________

4.  For what is a bird's beak used?   ________________________________________________________________

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5.  What determines the location of a bird's nest?   _____________________________________________________

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6.  Birds' nests are made of what materials?   _________________________________________________________

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7.  What causes the urge to migrate?   ______________________________________________________________

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8.  Name two hazards birds might encounter during migration.   ___________________________________________

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9.  How do birds communicate?   _________________________________________________________________

10.  Do birds have vocal cords?   _________________________________________________________________