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Down feathers – These are small and fluffy feathers that keep

the body warm. They are present under the flight feathers. New

born birds are covered with down feathers.

Did You
Know? Feathers do not contain nerves. They activate the nerves
around where the feathers connect to the bird. Birds can
change the position of their feathers and posture based
on the stimulation caused by these nerves. Down feathers

How do birds fly?

Birds are the only animals that can fly in search of food. They have some

special body features that help them to fly.

Birds have a boat-like body. It is wide in the
center and narrow at the two ends. Such a

body is called a streamlined body. A stream-

lined body allows birds to float in the air,

like a boat on water.

Think & Does a baby bird fly as soon as it is born? When does a
Answer baby bird fly? Does it need the parent birds help to fly?

Birds have two wings and strong muscles to move the wings. They work

like the arms. These muscles are called the flight muscles.

Birds have strong, thin, hollow bones that are filled with air. These bones

make the body very light, and help fly in the air easily. Birds flap their

wings to fly.

The tail helps birds in changing their direction while flying. They use their

tails to balance themselves while sitting.

Amazing The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest bird, which
Facts can reach a speed of 200 miles per hour.

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