Kerala Syllabus Class 4 EVS Unit 3: Winged Buddies - Questions and Answers | Teaching Manual | Teachers Handbook

നാലാം ക്‌ളാസിലെ EVS ലെ Winged Buddies പഠിക്കുന്നതിനും, പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും ആവശ്യമായ വിവിധ പഠനസഹായികൾ | Study Notes for Class 4th Environment Science - ചിറകുള്ള കൂട്ടുകാർ | Text Books Solution EVS (English Medium) Chapter 03 Winged Buddies. 
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Textbook Questions and Answers
∎ “Identify the birds and write their names. Colour and make them
beautiful.
1. Parrot
2. Cardinal
3. Peacock
4. Woodpecker

♦ In what ways do the birds in the picture differ?
• Colour of their feathers
• Shape of the body
• Shape of the wings
• Beaks, legs

♦ Do all birds in your area have feathers of the same colour?
Haven't you seen birds with feathers of different colours? Name the birds that have differently coloured feathers. Prepare a table.
• Birds with feathers of the same colour on their body: Crow, Koel, Crane
• Birds with feathers of different colours on their body: Peacock, Woodpecker, Mynah, Kingfisher

♦ What are the common characteristics of birds?
• Feathers: All birds have feathers.
• Beaks: Birds have beaks 
• Eggs: They Lay Eggs
• Legs: Birds walk using two legs.
• Excellent Vision: Most birds have sharp eyesight
• Sing or Call: Birds communicate through songs or calls

♦ Observe any bird in your surroundings and prepare a note of it, including its characteristics. Don't forget to draw the picture too.
Observation Note
Name of the bird: Crow
Place where it was seen: In the yard / on a tree branch
Time when it was seen: Morning / Daytime
Colour: Black
Features of the beak: Strong and sharp black beak
Features of the legs: Strong legs that help in walking and sitting on branches.
Features of the tail: Long and straight
Other Features: Very clever, eats whatever is available, builds big nests on trees using sticks, sometimes helps the koel chicks hatch and grow.
♦ Let's Complete
• The largest bird: Ostrich
• The bird that flies backwards: Hummingbird
• The highest-flying bird: Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture
• Birds that do not fly: Penguin, Ostrich, Emu, Kiwi
• The smallest bird: Bee Hummingbird

♦ Do all birds eat the same food? Complete the table.
Bird Food
• ParrotGrains, Seeds, Fruits
• KingfisherFish, small insects
• KiteFish, meat, small mammals, birds
• PigeonCereals
• KoelFruits
• SunbirdNectar, small insects, worms
♦ What food does each bird eat?
Find them and write the names of more birds in the nests.
♦ What are the adaptations of birds for collecting food?
Birds adapt for collecting food through:
• Beak shape 
• Feet/claws
• Sharp eyesight 
• Flight skills

♦ Identify and join the legs of birds based on the nature of the beak. 
♦ Where can we see birds?
• Near the pond  
• Fields and Farms
• On the branches of the tree
• Gardens and Parks
• On the holes
• Seashores
• Wetlands and Lakes
• Near Homes
• Forests and Hills

♦ Name the birds seen in water-rich places.
• Duck 
• Crane 
• Kingfisher 
• Lesser Whistling duck
• Cormorant 
• Swan 
• Snake bird
• White-breasted water hen

♦ What are their features?
• Not all birds have the same body structure.
• Some have long, pointed beaks and long legs.
• Collection of food and movement are related to the body structure of birds.
• Birds that hunt for prey in water-rich areas have oily feathers.
♦ Have you noticed the nests of the birds around us?
In what ways are the nests different? Find and write down your answer. (Textbook Page: 58)
• Places where they are found
• Materials used for construction
• Climate
• Shape
• Reproduction

♦ Observe these pictures (Textbook Page: 58). Which bird's eggs are these? Write it down.
1. Hen
2. Quail

♦ In what ways do birds' eggs differ?
• Size
• Shape
• Colour
• Number
• Patterns

♦ Migratory birds
Some species of birds migrate from one place to another in large numbers to escape from adverse weather conditions, to obtain food and for breeding. When the weather becomes favourable, they return. Such birds are called migratory birds.

♦ Migratory birds seen in Kerala
• Siberian cranes
• Greater Flamingo
• Lesser Whistling Duck
• Forest Wagtail
• Indian Pitta
• Indian Paradise Flycatcher
• Common Snipe
• Northern Pintail
• Curlew
• Brahminy kites, 
• Marsh Harriers
• Asian Openbill
• Brown headed gull
• Whiskered Tern 

♦ How are birds beneficial to the environment?
• Seed dispersal
• Pollination
• Clean surroundings
• Food (We eat the eggs and meat of birds)
• Happiness
• Control pests

♦ The number of birds like the Great Hornbill and House Sparrow is now decreasing. What could be the reasons?
• Scarcity of food resources
• Lack of tall trees
• Human presence
• Habitat destruction
• Deforestation
• Widespread use of pesticides

♦ Which bird is known as the farmer of forests?
Great Hornbill

♦ Which is the official bird of Kerala?
Great Hornbill

♦ Which is the official bird of India?
Peacock

♦ What is the Red Data Book?
The Red Data Book is a book that records endangered and rare species.

♦ Write the names of the endangered birds of Kerala.
• Malabar Grey Hornbill
• White-bellied Sholakili
• Laughing thrush
• Grass bird
• Nilgiri pipit
• Nilgiri flycatcher
• Nilgiri wood pigeon
• Malabar Whistling Thrush

♦ National Birdwatching Day
November 12
♦ Famous birdwatchers
 Dr. Salim Ali:
• Dr. Salim Ali was a renowned Indian ornithologist.
• He dedicated his life to the study and conservation of birds.
• Born in 1896, he became known as the “Birdman of India.”
• Took the lead in protecting important bird habitats like Silent Valley in Kerala.
• November 12, his birth date, is celebrated as National Birdwatching Day.
• Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is named in honour of Dr. Salim Ali

 K.K.Neelakandan (Induchoodan)
• K.K. Neelakantan, known by his pen name Induchoodan, was Kerala’s own Birdman
• He introduced generations to the beauty of birds through his Malayalam books like Keralathile Pakshikal. 
• He also played a key role in protecting Silent Valley, one of Kerala’s richest forests. 
• He used simple language and poetic stories to teach people about birds and nature.

 Dr. R.Sugathan
• Dr. R. Sugathan is a revered ornithologist from Kerala.
• Disciple and close associate of Dr. Salim Ali.
• Worked as an ornithologist at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. 
• Discovered a new type of owl named the Ripley owl. 
• Carried out several research studies on birds. 
• Led many efforts to protect the forests of Kerala.

♦ Ornithology
The branch of science related to the study of birds is called Ornithology

♦ Which bird sanctuary is named after Dr. Salim Ali?
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary.

♦ Do you know any other bird sanctuaries?
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary 
• Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary 
• Pathiramanal Island 
• Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
• Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
• Choolannur Bird Sanctuary (Mayiladumpara Peacock Sanctuary)

♦ Complete the crossword puzzle.
Down
1. The only bird sanctuary in Kerala located in mangrove forests.
2. Known as Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
Across
3.  The only peacock sanctuary in Kerala.
4.  Bird sanctuary in Kozhikode district where migratory birds are mostly seen.
5.  A bird sanctuary in Kottayam district.

Let’s Assess
1.  Draw lines through the right path to connect the birds to their food.
3. Mansa and Abin were playing a table-completion game. Join them and complete the table.

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