Birds and Their Features — Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Review bird vocabulary with these 12 flashcards!

Flashcards

feathers: Light, fluffy coverings that only birds have; used for flying, warmth, and display.
beak: The hard mouthpart of a bird, shaped to match the food it eats.
wings: The arm-like parts of a bird covered in feathers, used for flying or swimming.
egg: The hard-shelled container that holds a growing baby bird until it hatches.
migrate: Travel long distances with the seasons to find food and warmer weather.
nest: A structure birds build from twigs and grass to hold their eggs and raise chicks.
hatch: Break out of an egg; what a baby bird does when it is ready to be born.
talon: A sharp claw on a bird's foot, used by birds of prey to catch and hold food.
flock: A group of birds that live or travel together.
penguin: A flightless bird that uses its wings as flippers to swim underwater.
bird of prey: A bird that hunts animals for food, such as an eagle, hawk, or owl.
chick: A baby bird that has recently hatched from its egg.