Birds

Nest
Bird’s build nests using leaves, straws, twigs, wool, cotton and thread. Birds take care to build their nests in places safe from enemies and bad weather. We can see birds’ nests on trees, on the terraces of buildings and sometimes even on ceiling fans.


Birds build their nests mostly to lay eggs in them. They hatch their eggs in the nest and the chicks stay, til they are old enough to fly. Birds keep their young ones safe and warm in the nest.
Let’s peep into the nests of some birds.


The tailor bird uses its beak like a needle to sew leaves together to build a nest. It also uses materials such as thread and wool to sew the leaves.


The weaver bird uses its beak to weave pieces of leaves, grass or twigs to build a nest. The nest has an opening through which the bird enters. The woodpecker uses its beak to peck into tree trunks and make a hole for a nest. Penguins live in very cold places. Since it is difficult to find twigs, grass or straw in such places. Penguins collect stones and pebbles and make their nest in the ground.


Summary
A bird uses its beak to catch and hold food. Beaks also help in building nests. Birds have different kinds of beaks because they have different eating habits. Birds have two feet with four toes on each. Birds fly with the upstroke and downstroke of their wings. Birds have three types of feathers- body feathers, down feathers and flight feathers. Birds use different kinds of things, such as twigs, straw, leaves, threads, wool, cotton or even pieces of cloth to build their nests.