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4. Beaks of hummingbirds help them to suck ______________ from fl owers.

5. ______________ and ______________ are examples of fl ightless birds.

B. Match the following.

Column A Column B
(Birds) (Body parts)

1. Peacock (a) Webbed feet

2. Eagle (b) Long and slender claws

3. Duck (c) Strong and chisel-shaped beak

4. Hoopoe (d) Strong, sharp and hooked claws

5. Mynah (e) Strong, short and hard beak

C. Tick () the correct answer.

1. Which of these feathers are soft and fl uff y, and help to keep the birds
body warm?

(a) Body feathers (b) Down feathers (c) Flight feathers

2. Which of these birds has a beak that helps it to suck nectar from fl owers?

(a) Hummingbird (b) Eagle (c) Goose

3. Which of these birds has talons?

(a) Sparrow (b) Woodpecker (c) Hawk

4. What help birds to catch and hold food, and perch on trees?

(a) Beak (b) Claws (c) Feathers

5. Which of these birds make a cup-shaped nest?

(a) Tailor bird (b) Duck (c) Hoopoe

D. Answer the following in one word.

1. A bird that has talons ______________

2. A bird that makes a cavity nest ______________

3. A bird that can sleep without falling while perching ______________

4. A bird that can fl y only a short distance ______________

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