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Key Words

beak hooked chisel broad strong curved pointed

flat claws perch talons prey cling webbed
spread-out wade nest stitch brooding flightless migration

Let ’ s Ex er cise
Let’s Exercise

I. Read the following and choose the correct option.

Different birds eat different types of foods like, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, insects,

worms nectar, fish, meat and vegetables. The size and shape of their beak suit

the type of food they eat.

1. This is a flesh-eating bird.

a. Vulture b. Peacock c. Swan d. Parakeet

2. This bird eats small insects.

a. Eagle b. Swallow c. Sparrow d. Pigeon

3. This bird cracks its food.

a. Parrot b. Swallow c. Vulture d. Falcon

4. This bird has a sharp, strong and pointed beak.

a. Swan b. Duck c. Eagle d. Peacock

5. This bird has a flat and broad beak.

a. Geese b. Crane c. Sparrow d. Penguin

II. Fill in the blanks.

1. Birds have no .

2. Birds have to catch and eat food.

3. Ducks have feet.

4. The tailor bird builds its nest by leaves together.

5. Penguin is a bird.

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