Bird Words Slides
Birds: Wings and Feathers • Part 1
Key Science Words
4 Words to Know
Hollow Bone
cavity
noun
Definition: A hollow space within a body, a bone, or an organism.
Example: “Hollow cavities in bird bones keep their bodies light for flight.”
Still Wings
glide
verb
Definition: To fly smoothly through the air on wide, still wings without flapping.
Example: “The eagle spread its wings to glide silently across the open sky.”
Traps Warmth
insulation
noun
Definition: A fluffy layer—like down feathers—that traps body heat and blocks cold air.
Example: “Soft down feathers give the chick cozy insulation in winter storms.”
Egg Home
nest
noun
Definition: A structure formed and used by animals for laying and hatching eggs.
Example: “The robin wove twigs and soft moss into a sturdy nest for its eggs.”
Read carefully: Notice how bones, wings, feathers, and nests protect birds!
Vocabulary Set 1 of 2
Birds: Wings and Feathers • Part 2
More Science Words
5 Words to Know
Group
flock
noun
Meaning: A large group of birds that travel, fly, or feed together.
Example: “A noisy flock flew together in a V-shape.”
Flight
feather
noun
Meaning: One of many light, soft parts that covers a birds skin.
Example: “Each feather locks tight to push against the wind.”
All Feathers
plumage
noun
Meaning: All the feathers that cover a bird's body.
Example: “The cardinal showed off its bright red plumage.”
Sweet Food
nectar
noun
Meaning: A sweet, sugary liquid made by flowers that birds drink for energy.
Example: “The hummingbird sipped sweet nectar from the flower.”
Draw In
attract
verb
Meaning: To draw or pull toward a person, place, or thing.
Example: “Bright feathers help male birds attract a mate in spring.”
Ready to read: Use these words to understand how birds survive and communicate!
Vocabulary Set 2 of 2
