Across
- 2. The body part that birds use for grasping, often adapted for their diet
- 4. A bird characterized by its large size and strong talons
- 6. The process by which birds replace their feathers
- 8. The covering of feathers on a bird's body
- 10. A type of songbird known for its complex melodies
- 12. The upper surface of a bird’s wing
- 15. A type of bird found in the tropics, known for its bright feathers and large beak
- 16. The study of birds
- 17. A long-legged bird often found near water, known for its graceful movements
- 18. It is the main diet of most birds
- 20. A migratory bird known for its distinctive "quack"
- 21. The general term for a group of birds
- 22. A small bird known for its ability to mimic sounds
- 23. A branch of science that deals with living organisms and their vital processes
Down
- 1. It is what feathers are made of
- 3. The act of birds traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds
- 4. A small, often colorful bird, known for its ability to hover
- 5. The part that is covered in feathers that helps birds to fly
- 7. Known as the largest and heaviest living bird
- 8. A bird known for its elaborate courtship displays and vibrant colors
- 9. A type of bird known for its bright red chest and song
- 11. A common bird of prey that feeds on small mammals and insects
- 13. Birds of prey, such as eagles and hawks
- 14. A common term for a young bird
- 19. A bird that catches insects in mid-air