Page 31 - Primary Six Notes

 Birds have a very strong vision. Most birds have even better

vision than humans

 Their body is streamlined i.e. pointed at the front and back.

 Their bones are hallow i.e. do not have bone marrow.

 They are warm blooded

 They breathe by means of lungs

 They care for their young ones.

Their skin is dry, loose and has no sweat glands so cooling is

effected by panting.

NB: Check P.5 Notes for Parts and Reproduction in birds

Classification of birds

They are grouped according to the type a beak and feet (claws)

they have.

Some birds are grouped according to the type of food they eat.

Birds of Prey

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They are carnivorous birds that hunt and kill their prey.

They eat rats, fish, mice, lizard, chicken, etc.

They have strong eye sight to spot their prey even when they

are flying

They have strong sharp, hooked beaks and claws for tearing

the prey.

Examples include; Hawks, eagles, vultures, secretary birds,

owls, kites, falcons, king fisher, etc.