Context: Birds are a group of animals with similar traits. The following traits can be used to identify birds:
They have feathers.
They have wings.
They have a beak.
They make eggs with shells. Observe the animals and read the descriptions.
Select the one animal that has all of the bird traits listed above.
A. Galapagos giant tortoises hatch from eggs with shells and live on the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. They can live to be over 150 years old! Galapagos giant tortoises have scaly, waterproof skin.
B. Common loons hatch from eggs with brown, spotted shells. They dive underwater and use their beaks to hunt food. They have feathers and two wings.
From the given choices, choose the correct answer and respond with the letter of that choice.
Answer: B