What adaptation does a bird have that allows it to live in a tree?
a. feathers and eyes
b. claws and wings
c. a pointed beak and warm feathers
d. a beak and wings
How would a beak help living in a tree? How would feathers help live in a tree?
Can you look at the answers and eliminate those that aren't correct? We know a bird must fly or climb the tree, then the bird must have someting to grip the limbs of the tree. Would a beak and wings work, answer d? The wings would get the bird up the tree but the beak wouldn't help it hang on. Answer a probably isn't correct either. Feathers, alone, won't help it fly. And eys will show where the tree is but wont get up the tree. Try this same reasoning on the other answers and see what you think.
Obviously wings are needed to allow birds to live in trees. Now -- in addition to wings, which do you think is needed for birds to live in trees -- claws or a beak?
d. a beak and wings
The correct answer is b. claws and wings.
Birds have claws that allow them to grip onto tree branches, helping them to perch and move around in the tree. The claws provide stability and support for the bird while it is in a tree. Wings, on the other hand, enable birds to fly and reach the tree in the first place.
While a beak is an important adaptation for birds, it may not directly help them live in a tree. A beak is primarily used for feeding and grasping food, not for gripping tree branches. Feathers, although crucial for flight, do not specifically enable birds to live in a tree either. Feathers provide insulation and assist with staying warm, as well as aid in flight maneuverability, but they do not directly assist with gripping onto tree branches.
In summary, when considering the options, it becomes clear that the combination of claws and wings is the most suitable for allowing birds to live in trees. Claws for gripping branches and wings for flying to and from the tree.