Birds

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Name _____________Class______________

Date _2001__________________

1. The common swan on the Grand Canal is called the ---- swan.

2. The young swans are called -------.

3. The --- is the name of the adult female swan.

4. The --- is the name of the adult male swan.

5. Swans preen their ------- to keep them in good condition.

6. The Kingfisher has a dazzling ----/----- colour.

7. Kingfishers are --- birds and they nest in deep ------- in banks.

8. This bird is named ‘Kingfisher’ because of its skill at -------.

9. Herons usually nest and roost in ------.

10. Herons build their nests at the top of -----.

11. The Mallard is a -------- duck.

12. The male is beautifully -------- during the breeding season.

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