In the same way that bird beaks and wings are adapted to certain habitats,
bird feet also demonstrate great variety due the habitats where birds live.
Match the bird’s foot to the bird, and to its habitat.
Describe the physical structure of the bird’s foot and identify its function.
Using the words below, fill in the empty boxes in the chart to the left.
BIRDS HABITATS
Heron Forest
Warbler Lake
Woodpecker Wetland
Ptarmigan Tundra
Duck Brush
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES FUNCTION
Feathers between toes Perching
Opposable, single rear toe Wading
Long legs and toes Climbing
Webbing between toes Walking on snow
Zygodactyl Swimming
BIRDS HABITATS
Heron Forest
Warbler Lake
Woodpecker Wetland
Ptarmigan Tundra
Duck Brush
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES FUNCTION
Feathers between toes Perching
Opposable, single rear toe Wading
Long legs and toes Climbing
Webbing between toes Walking on snow
Zygodactyl Swimming