Bird Parts

Bird Parts

4th Grade Ā· Science Ā· 30 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify the basic external parts of a bird.

  • 1

    Feathers are unique to birds and are made of keratin.

  • 2

    A bird's mouth is called a beak or bill, and its shape is related to what the bird eats.

  • 3

    Birds have very good eyesight, and some birds have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane that protects their eyes.