Question

How is the skeleton of a bird well-suited for flying? [2 marks]

Answer 1

The features that help in the locomotion of a bird are:

• Feathers and hollow bones: The bones are hollow with air spaces in between which makes the body of the birds light to be able to fly. (0.5 marks)
• Forelimbs: They are modified into wings that help them to fly. (0.5 marks)
• Breastbone: It holds the muscles of flight. (0.5 marks)
• Hindlimbs: They help to walk and perch. (0.5 marks)