A.Birds can fly because their feathers allow their wings to push air down so, by Newton's 3rd law, the air must push them up. They also have hollow bones.
Q.Where did the saying bald as a coot come from?
A.A coot is a small black aquatic bird which has a collection of white feathers on its head. The white area gives the impression that the bird is bald.
Q.Do bird pee or do they just poo?
A.Most birds do not urinate, so solid and liquid waste is mixed into the white paste that is seen as bird droppings. The only exception is the ostrich.
Q.Do birds have penises?
A.Only 3% of birds have a penis, eg ducks, ostriches & swans. Others transfer sperm by opening a sperm-containing vent (proctodeum) when mounting females.
Q.Do ducks have ears?
A.Ducks have ears. Like most birds, the ears are hidden behind feathers on their head and are not visible. Male ducks are called drakes, females hens.