OM SAKTHI

G.BPUBLIC SCHOOL, MELMARUVATHUR.

KEYNOTES FOR CLASS IV EVS
LESSON : A BUSY MONTH
I. Fill in the blanks:
1. Birds build their nests during summer season.
2. Birds like fowls and partridges build shallow nest on the ground.
3. The cradle – like nest is strong and long lasting .
4. The tailor bird uses its sharp beak like a needle.
5. The parent birds feed their baby birds with some food.
6. Birds lay eggs in the nest.
7. Pigeons and sparrows make their nest anywhere in the house.
8. Birds have many enemies such as eagles and snakes.
9. Koel lays its eggs in crow’s nest.
10. Coppersmith bird makes its nest in a hole in a tree trunk.
11. Birds use beak to eat and wings to fly.
12. Chicks feel cozy in the nests.
13. Enemies of birds wait for a chance to steal their eggs.
14.Crow eats all kinds of food.
II. Name the following:
1. A bird whose nest looks like a hanging basket: Weaver bird.
2. A bird which lay its eggs on another bird’s nest: Cuckoo or koel
3. The bird that makes a tunnel – shaped nest: Kingfisher
4. The bird that builds a nest in the tree trunk: Woodpecker
III. Give an example of each one:
(i) A bird that builds a nest in the hollows of trees or on walls. Owls
(ii) A bird that makes holes in tree-trunks with its chisel-like beak:
Woodpeckers
(iii) A bird that weaves twigs and grass to make a nest. Weaver bird
(iv) A bird that lays its eggs in the nests of crows. ) Koel
(v) A bird that lays eggs on the ground. Partridge
IV.ANSWER THE FOLLOWING.
1. Why do the birds make nests?
Birds make nests to
➢ Hatch the eggs
➢ Raise the chicks safely
➢ Keep them safe from enemies.

2. When do the birds leave their nests?

After the eggs have hatched and the chicks have grown, the birds leave
their nests.

3.How a weaver bird makes its nests?

➢ The male weaver bird make beautiful woven nests.
➢ The female chooses the best of them and decides to lay her eggs in it.

4. What is bird migration?

➢ Bird migration is the regular seasonal journey done by many types
of birds.
➢ Birds migrate for food, change of habitat or because of extreme
climate.

5. List some materials that birds use for making nests.

➢ Grass
➢ Soft twigs
➢ Dry leaves
➢ Roots
➢ Wool
➢ Hair
➢ Cotton wool
➢ Bits of tree barks
➢ Pieces of cloth rags

6. How are the eggs of koel hatched?

➢ Koel bird lays its eggs in a crows nest .

➢ The crow hatches them along with its own eggs.

7. What are the threats to the eggs of the birds?

There are many threats to eggs of birds including humans and other animals.

8. Why do cats have sharp teeth?

Cats have sharp teeth for tearing and cutting meat.

9. What are the different uses of beaks in birds ?

➢ Probing for food.

➢ Holding and carrying food
➢ Killing prey
➢ Feeding young ones
➢ Eating

10.What are the different types of beaks?

➢ Meat eater
➢ Fruit and nut eater
➢ Seed eater
➢ Fish eater
➢ Nectar feeder

V.DRAW THE FOLLOWING BIRDS BEAK AND WRITE ITS USES.