Question

How is the skeleton of a bird well-suited for flying?

Answer 1

Following features make the skeleton of a bird well – suited for flying:

for flying:

(i) Bones are hollow and light.

(ii) The shape of the body is streamlined which helps to move easily in air.

(iii) Bones of hind limbs are specialized for walking, hopping and perching.

(iv) Bones of forelimbs are modified into wings for flight.

(v) Breastbones hold flight muscles and are used to move the wings up and down.

(vi) Shoulder bones are strong.