Flesh-eating birds such as eagle and vulture have very sharp claws, these are called talons. These birds use talons to pick up small animals like mice, rats and toads. These birds also have sharp and hooked beaks for tearing flesh.

Match the following. Column A Column B 1. Strong, short, and hard beak a. Duck 2. Long and pointed beak b. Sunbird 3. Webbed feet c. Eagle 4. Holes in trees d. Sparrow 5. Talons e. Woodpecker

1- d, Birds such as sparrow eat nuts and seeds present inside the fruits. These birds have strong, short and hard beaks that help them to crack open their food. 2- b, Birds such as the sunbird suck nectar from flowers. They have long and pointed beaks to suck nectar. 3- a, Waterbirds such as duck and goose have webbed feet that help them to swim in the water. 4- e, The woodpecker uses its beak to peck into tree trunks and makes a hole for a nest to lay eggs. 5- c, Flesh-eating birds such as eagle and vulture have very sharp claws that are called talons. Column A Column B 1. Strong, short, and hard beak d. Sparrow 2. Long and pointed beak b. Sunbird 3. Webbed feet a. Duck 4. Holes in trees e. Woodpecker 5.Talons c. Eagle

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Birds have no teeth.

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Important Questions on Birds

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 3>Chapter 8 - Birds>Let's Remember>Q I

A pigeon has a long and pointed beak.

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Water birds have broad and flat beaks with holes on either side.

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Scratching birds have sharp claws to dig the ground.

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Climbing birds have long legs.

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 3>Chapter 8 - Birds>Let's Remember>Q II

What are talons?

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How do the feet of a duck help it?

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OXFORD New Science In Everyday Life 3>Chapter 8 - Birds>Exercises>Q A

Match the following.

Column A	Column B
1. Strong, short, and hard beak	a. Duck
2. Long and pointed beak	b. Sunbird
3. Webbed feet	c. Eagle
4. Holes in trees	d. Sparrow
5. Talons	e. Woodpecker