The Many Homes of Birds

10/10/2020 8:39:00 PM
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Do you know?

  • If you pay careful attention to the birds, you may notice that some birds carry nesting material.
  • Bird nests vary greatly across the country and different bird species have a number of unique techniques for building their perfect home to raise their young.

Let's explore more in the following passage!

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Listen and decide if the following sentences are True, False or No Information.

  • There is only one type of nest which is made of sticks.
  • Some birds make their own cavities.
There is only one type of nest which is made of sticks.
  • True
  • False
  • No Information

Some birds make their own cavities.

  • True
  • False
  • No Information

Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank.

The Many Homes of Birds

Written by Marvin Ferraz 

We all know that birds build nests. This is so they can hatch their eggs there. When we think of nests, we usually think of the type made of sticks.

However, there are many types of nests. There are as many types as there are kinds of birds.

For example, a  is a nest built underground. Birds usually dig their own burrows.

Other times, they move into burrows that other animals have . Puffbirds and burrowing owls use burrows.

Some birds live in . These are holes built into living trees or dead wood. Woodpeckers make their own cavities. Some birds move into cavities made by other animals.

Another type of nest is the mound. It is made of sticks, leaves, soil, and other materials. These materials die slowly. This creates heat. The heat helps the eggs hatch. One type of bird that makes mounds is the . 

Different birds have different types of living spaces. In this way, they are just like you and me. Different families have different kinds of homes. However, there is a big difference: birds can fly to their homes! 

Read and answer the following questions.

The Many Homes of Birds

Written by Marvin Ferraz 

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We all know that birds build nests. This is so they can hatch their eggs there. When we think of nests, we usually think of the type made of sticks.

However, there are many types of nests. There are as many types as there are kinds of birds.

For example, a burrow is a nest built underground. Birds usually dig their own burrows.

Other times, they move into burrows that other animals have abandoned. Puffbirds and burrowing owls use burrows.

Some birds live in cavities. These are holes built into living trees or dead wood. Woodpeckers make their own cavities. Some birds move into cavities made by other animals.

Another type of nest is the mound. It is made of sticks, leaves, soil, and other organic materials. These materials die slowly. This creates heat. The heat helps the eggs hatch. One type of bird that makes mounds is the flamingo. 

Different birds have different types of living spaces. In this way, they are just like you and me. Different families have different kinds of homes. However, there is a big difference: birds can fly to their homes! 

Source: Mobymax Reading Stories G2.4-2.6

What are the 3 types of bird nests described in the passage?

  • Burrows, sticks and cavities
  • Burrows, cavities and mounds
  • Cavities, craters and mounds
What are the materials needed to make a mound?
  • dead wood and other organic materials
  • sticks, leaves, soil and other organic materials
  • sticks, leaves, soil and dead leaves
Why do the flamingos live in the mound?
  • Because the mound is built underground.
  • Because the mound is abandoned by other animals.
  • Because the heat from the mound helps their eggs hatch.

What is the passage mainly about?

  • The living spaces of birds
  • The materials to build a bird nest
  • Differences between humans and birds

What is the author's tone in this passage?

  • optimistic
  • neutral
  • pessimistic

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. There are as many types as there are kinds of birds. For example, a is a nest built underground.
  2. The heat helps the eggs hatch. One type of bird that makes mounds is the . 
  3. Other times, they move into burrows that other animals have .
  4. Some birds live in . These are holes built into living trees or dead wood.
  5. Another type of nest is the mound. It is made of sticks, leaves, soil, and other materials.

Put the right word in each blank. These are new sentences for the words in the text.

  1. The chipmunk heard a sharp noise and disappeared into its .
  2. The frightened thieves the stolen car.
  3. Many people believe food is healthier for people and for the environment.
  4. He hid money in a of the old tree.
  5. Approximately 1,250 birds, including , were dead on arrival.