Notre Dame Academy

Subject-Science
Topic- Birds

1. feathers
2. hooked
3. claws
4. perching
5. talons
6. scratching
7. wading
8. nourish
9. weaves
10. vulture

Fill in the blanks

1. Ostrich is the largest and fastest running bird.
2. Humming bird is the smallest bird.
3. The downward and forward movements of wings is called downstroke.
4. The upward and backward movement of wings is called upstroke.
5. Siberian crane bird travels to India from Siberian region during winter season.
6. Cuckoo bird doesnot make its nest.

Give Reasons

1. Humming bird has long and pointed beak.

Humming bird has long and pointed beak to suck nectar from flowers.

2. Birds build nests.

Birds build nests to lay eggs, nurture the baby birds and to protect their eggs from
enemies.

3. Eagle has curved claws.

Eagle has curved claws to catch and hold their preys.

4. Birds have boat shaped body.

Birds have boat shaped body which helps them move faster through air.

Answer the following questions

1. Where do birds lay eggs?

Birds lay their eggs in the nest.

2. How does a tailor bird make its nest?

A tailor bird makes nest by sewing the leaves using its beak. It uses plant fiber , insect
silk and household threads to sew leaves.

3. What is bird bath?

A bird bath is an artificial puddle or a shallow container in which water is kept. It is

usually placed in gardens or balconies so that birds can drink , bathe and keep them
cool.

4. Write two features that help a bird to fly.

Birds fly using their wings. The tail helps to change the direction. The boat shaped body
help them to move fast through the air.