Bird migration

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bird-migration

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Aves (Class)
2. What makes birds start to migrate?Birds start to migrate when the days get shorter or longer. This changes their hormones and makes them feel restless, so they build up fat and get ready for the long trip.
3. How do birds know where to go on their long trips?Birds use the sun, stars, the Earth’s magnetic field, and even smells and sounds to find their way. They also remember landmarks and routes from when they were young.

Photoperiodism: The physiological response of organisms to seasonal changes in day length.
Magnetoreception: The biological ability to detect the Earth's magnetic field for orientation and navigation.
Zugunruhe: Migratory restlessness observed in birds, indicating preparation for long-distance travel.