Transcript Birds and Insects of the Rainforest

Birds and Insects
of the Rainforest
Introduction
• The rainforest provides birds and insects
with a rich source of food.
• Scientists believe that there are many
undiscovered species also living in the
rainforest.
WHAT IS A BIRD ?
• A bird is an animal with
two wings, feathers and
two legs and a head with
a beak.
The Australian king parrot
• Lives in North
Queensland in the
Australian Rainforests
• Eats seeds and leaves.
• They grow to at least
42cm
• Eats by holding large
fruit with left foot and
tearing with its beak.
Toucans
• The Toucan owns
one of the biggest
beaks in the world.
• So far there are 40
kinds discovered .
• They have a very
large and brightly
coloured bill. They
eat insects, small
reptiles and chicks
eggs. They mostly
feed on fruits.
What is an insect?
• An insect is an animal
with six or more legs
and a body divided
into three parts.
The Giant Tiger Centipede
• Is one of the
smallest predators
on the forest
floor.
• They hunt their
prey by biting
them.
• They can grow up
to 25cm long.
• They survive by
hunting and eating
mice and lizards.
Termites
There are hundreds of
different types of
termites.
They are vegetarians.
Live in colonies which
are ruled by the queen.
Mainly live underground
or hidden in deadwood.
South American
CATERPILLAR.
• Looks like a
guinea pig. Nick
name - Fire Beast.
• Are very
DANGEROUS.
• IF you touch
there spines you
can get severe
headaches and
damage to skin.
Thank You for Listening
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presentation about birds and insects
of the rainforest.