Page 33 - Primary Six Notes

Perching Birds

These are birds that perch on branches of trees.

Have one toe pointing backwards and three ‘ • V

toes pointing forward.

Perching birds are grouped according to their

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They are seed eater, fruit eaters, insect eaters

and nectar suckers.

Characteristics

1. Split feet and walking legs.

2. Back ward pointing toe suitable for holding a perch.

3. They have one toe pointing backward and three toes point-

ing forward.

1. Seed eaters

These have short strong conical beaks suitable for breaking up

seeds e.g. pigeon, doves, weaver birds, finches etc

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