Explore the world of birds in this Ornithology Level 3 course, from home!
- Understand the form and function of feathers
- Describe the physics and biology of flight in birds
- Recognise different modes of bird flight
- Understand the reasons behind migration
- Summarise how birds are physically able to undertake vast migrations
- Understand how different birds are able to navigate incredibly long distances
- Analyse the sex organs of birds and the importance and structure of the egg
- Explore family dynamics and the use of nests in the nurturing of the young
- Describe mating systems found in birds and various courtship rituals
- Differentiate between different diets, foraging and predator avoidance methods