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Why are birds bones hallow?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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Because they fly, there bones need to be hollow to cut down on there weight.

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So they can fly

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What group of animals have hallow bones and feathers?

birds!


Do hallow bones help birds fly?

Yes they make the bird lighter.


How does a birds hallow bones affect flight?

It helps them be light enough to fly


Are birds the only animals with hallow bones?

Most birds -- and all birds that fly -- have semi-hollow bones. Most reptiles, however, do not.


Why are birds poorly represented in the fossil record?

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What is the difference between birds that fly and birds that don't fly?

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What does a bird have that no other animal type have?

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Do tall people have hollow bones?

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Why are birds' bones hollow?

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What advantage do you gain from the fact that bones are hallow?

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