A Busy Month - 2 Class 4 Worksheet EVS Chapter 16

Q1: Name the following

(i) This bird stitches together two leaves using its sharp beak to create its nest.

(ii) A bird that lays its eggs in a crow’s nest and is known for its sweet singing.

(iii) This bird makes a nest in a tree trunk and has a distinctive ‘tuk, tuk, tuk’ call.

(iv) A bird that creates intricate, woven nests hanging from tree branches, with the male responsible for building the nest.

(v) This bird builds its nest using materials like grass, soft twigs, roots, wool, hair, and cottonwool, and is known for its cozy nests.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

Use the following words to fill in the blanks
woven, tailor, hangs, Koel, rats
(i) The sunbird makes a nest that ______ from the branch of a small tree or a bush.

(ii) The ______ bird does not make its own nest, but instead lays its eggs in a crow’s nest.

(iii) The ______ bird uses its sharp beak to stitch together two leaves on a bush to create its nest.

(iv) Birds have many enemies, including humans, crows, squirrels, cats, and ______ .

(v) The male weaver bird makes beautifully ______ nests for the female weaver bird to choose from.

Q3: True and False

(i) The Indian Robin builds its nest using grass, soft twigs, roots, wool, hair, and cottonwool.

(ii) The Koel makes its own nest and raises its chicks.

(iii) The barbet or coppersmith bird makes its nest in a hole in a tree trunk.

(iv) The male weaver bird is responsible for choosing the best nest made by the female weaver bird.

(v) Once the eggs have hatched and the chicks have grown, birds continue to use the nest for the rest of their lives.

Q4: Short Questions Answer

(i) What materials does an Indian Robin use to make its nest?

(ii) Which bird lays its eggs in a crow’s nest instead of making its own nest?

(iii) How does the tailor bird make its nest?

(iv) What are some of the materials used by the sunbird to make its nest?

(v) What is unique about the weaver bird’s nest-making process?

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