2. Introduction
As with all types of animals birds have evolved.
They have changed to best suit their climate.
They have changed to best gather food for their area.
And they have changed to best attract a mate.
Here are five vastly different birds around the world that evolved to best suit their
needs for the climate, environment, etc.
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3. Pigeon
What major features do you notice are exclusively for pigeons?
What benefits do pigeons have from living in cities?
What is an average pigeon’s diet?
New York City
4. Magnificent Hummingbird
What major features do you notice are exclusively for hummingbirds?
What do you think is a hummingbird’s main diet?
What do you notice about this type of environment?
Southern Arizona
5. Cockatoo
What major features do you notice are exclusively for cockatoos?
Why do you think they are more brightly colored?
What benefits are there for cockatoos to live in a tropical region?
Aru Islands
6. Ostrich
What major features do you notice are exclusively for ostriches?
What benefit would ostriches have for being flightless?
In what ways could ostriches deal with the heat?
Africa
7. Emperor Penguin
What major features do you notice are exclusively for penguins?
What benefit would penguins have for being flightless?
In what ways could ostriches deal with the cold?
Antarctica