PPT-Birds

wadden seas birds  BLACK SUN Birdwatching is a popular activity with some of the best conditions in spring and autumn  Particularly the starling migration during spring and autumn is an incredible sight In Denmark we call this natural phenomenon Black Sun because thousands of starlings cover the sun so that it cannot be seen. WEBQUEST10. th. grade. Index. Background Information. Introduction. Task. Resources. Time. Process. Conclusion. Rubric. Games. Q. What do dinosaurs have that no other reptiles have?. Background Information. Characteristics. Over 9900 species. Outnumber all other vertebrates except fishes. Single unique feature set apart birds from other animals. Feathers - If it has feathers it’s a bird. Entire anatomy is designed around flight. Thomas Percy. Bracken Educate Together National School. Balbriggan. Co. Dublin. Moorland and Upland. Different Types of Birds. There are many different types of birds that can be witnessed around the country.. Birds of Prey. Eat vertebrates . Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians . Have strong . legs and feet . Have keen vision for spotting prey while in flight. Use curved, sharp talons to capture & carry prey . . About 9,000 species of . birds. are in the . class Aves. ..   Bird classification is based on beak and foot types, and some habitats and behaviors. . Birds of prey have notched beaks and sharp talons. .  . This free educational program will help teachers incorporate endangered animals, biodiversity, conservation and environment themes into the curriculum across multiple disciplines including the visual arts. Evolution of birds . Kingdom . Animalia. , Phylum . Chordata. , Class Aves. Where did they come from?. From the Mesozoic Era, a debate of how they originated. . Two Hypotheses exist:. . Thecodont. . Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Yard. The Caribbean. The seasonal movement of birds from one geographic area to another. . Fly hundreds to thousands of miles a year. Three Types. Short, medium and long distance. 18A. Common Characteristics. Covered with feathers. Have thin-walled, often hollow bones (these bones are not lighter, but they are denser, stiffer, and stronger). Require enormous amounts of energy. Small Animal Care. OBJECTIVES. Standard:. 9.00- Select the best pocket pet or bird for a given use.. Objective:. 9.01- Discuss the major breeds of pocket pets and birds.. PARROT FAMILY. Contains some of the . A RESOURCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1043470). GALAPAGOSCONSERVATION.ORG.UK. A RESOURCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUST (REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1043470). Chapter 16. Birds. Birds belong to the class Aves.. Aves comes from the Latin word for bird. .. First appeared on Earth 150 million years . ago. Section 1. Bird Characteristics. S. hare some characteristics with reptiles. Star-nosed mole. Lives in wet, marshy soil. Burrowing habitat in dark tunnels. Eats earthworms and other prey. Eyes are greatly reduced and even in light, visual information is not prioritized. Uses sense of touch to find food and navigate. Native Hawaiian Birds Project 1 By Jordan and Kako http://www.bird- friends.com/pics/ papane Purpose of Our Experiment