Broad-wings migrate in small flocks. To conserve energy by flapping as little as possible, they gain altitude by circling higher and higher over a thermal air current or updraft, and then cruising forward until they find another thermal or updraft. The easiest way to find these rising columns of air is to watch for other hawks and join them on their thermal. A group of hawks all spiraling up together is called a kettle. Watch the spring sky for small kettles of hawks.
Most birds have a beak that is stiff and hard the whole length.
Tiny ridges along the sides near the tip allow them to bend and open the flexible tip while the rest of their mouth stays shut. The tip of their beak is extraordinarily sensitive to touch, and also probably to smell, helping them to feel or smell out the worms. How to Respond to Today's Challenge Question 1. In the body of your message, answer the question above. All Rights Reserved.