Compléter Features of a Bird QuizVersion en ligne Complete this activity for understanding the features of a bird. par Noel Sayco 1 features insulation courtship Feathers communication are one of the most distinctive of birds . They provide , enable flight , and serve as displays for and . 2 shape wings patterns flight behaviors forelimbs Almost all birds have , which are modified that enable flight . The structure and of wings vary among species depending on their and . 3 grasping filtering probing beaks feeding tearing strategies Birds have or bills adapted for different , including , , , and food . 4 facilitating lightweight weight hollow Birds have skeletons with bones , reducing overall body and flight . 5 temperature warm internally environments regulate Birds are - blooded animals , meaning they can their body , allowing them to thrive in a wide range of . 6 energy flight high sustain rates enabling Birds have metabolic compared to other animals , them to the demands of and other activities . 7 offspring minimal extensive incubated eggs species Most birds lay , which are until they hatch into chicks . Parental care varies among , with some birds providing care to their , while others exhibit parental involvement . 8 adaptations powerful efficient numerous respiratory specialized flight circulatory Birds have for flight , including systems , systems , and muscles . 9 defense social territory vocalizations communication attraction interactions Birds produce a variety of for , including songs , calls , and alarms . These vocalizations play important roles in , mate , and . 10 attraction recognition camouflage mate plumage colors patterns Birds display a wide range of and in their , often used for , species , and . 11 breeding migrations food seasonal wintering habitats Many bird species undertake , traveling long distances between and grounds in search of and suitable . 12 intelligence social problem exhibit use behaviors solving Birds varying degrees of , with some species known for their - abilities , tool , and complex .