Flight time outside the cage in a safe, supervised area. .

1. Wings and Feathers

• Wings generate lift and thrust.

• Feathers reduce air resistance and help with steering.

2. Lightweight Skeleton

• Hollow bones make birds light, aiding flight.

3. Strong Muscles

• Powerful breast muscles (pectorals) allow flapping for takeoff and sustained flight.

4. Aerodynamic Body

• Streamlined shape reduces drag and allows smooth flight.

Exceptions

Not all birds can fly. Examples of flightless birds:

• Ostriches

• Emus

• Kiwis

• Penguins (they “fly” underwater!)