CBSE Class 3 EVS Flying High Worksheet

Question-Choose the correct option.

(1) Which is the national bird of United States of America?
(a) Bald eagle
(b) Red Crowned Crane
(c) Falcon
Answer : (a) Bald eagle

(2) Which bird can rotate its neck backward to a large extent?
(a) Crow
(b) Parrot
(c) Owl
Answer : (c) Owl

(3) Which bird moves her neck back and forth with a jerk?
(a) Pigeon
(b) Mynah
(c) Cuckoo
Answer : (b) Mynah

Question. Fill in the blanks.
(1)_____________ has a broad ,flat beak.
(2) The______________ is a flightless bird.
(3) Birds can change direction while flying with the help of their ________________.
Answer : 1) Duck
2) penguin, ostrich , kiwi
3) tails

Question- Write true or false.
(1) A crow sucks nectar of flowers_____________.
(2) A peacock makes its nest on window edges.__________
Answer : 1) false
2) false

Question-Answer in one word.
(1) Which bird has strong, curved beak and can easily crack nuts and seeds with it? _______
(2) Which bird uses its beak like a needle and sews leaves together using thread and wool?__
Answer : 1) Parrot
2)Tailor bird

Question 1. Look at the beak shown in the top-left image and name the bird.
Answer: Duck
In simple words: Ducks have broad and flat beaks to filter food from water and mud.

Exam Tip: Remember that flat, broad beaks are a special feature of water birds like ducks.

Question 2. Look at the beak shown in the top-right image and name the bird.
Answer: Eagle
In simple words: Eagles have strong, sharp, and hooked beaks to tear flesh.

Exam Tip: Hooked beaks are typical of meat-eating birds (carnivores or birds of prey).

Question 3. Look at the beak shown in the middle-left image and name the bird.
Answer: Woodpecker / Hummingbird
In simple words: This long, pointed beak helps in piercing wood or sipping nectar.

Question 4. Look at the beak shown in the middle-right image and name the bird.
Answer: Parrot
In simple words: Parrots have a curved beak that helps them crack open hard nuts and seeds.

Exam Tip: A curved beak is a key identification feature for seed-cracking birds like parrots.

Name the bird and label the parts.

Question 5. Name the bird shown in the diagram and identify its body parts indicated by the labels.
Answer: Bird Name: Pigeon. Labels point to: Beak, Head, Neck, Wing, Tail, Claws/Feet.
In simple words: A bird's body is divided into head, beak, wings, tail, and feet, covered with feathers.

Exam Tip: Practice drawing a simple bird and labeling its wings, tail, beak, and feet correctly for exams.

Where can you see the following birds?

Question 6. Identify the first bird in the grid (Penguin) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Penguin - Polar regions / Cold icy places / Zoos.
In simple words: Penguins live in very cold places covered with ice and snow.

Exam Tip: Penguins are flightless birds found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere (Antarctica).

Question 7. Identify the second bird in the grid (Owl) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Owl - On tree branches, old hollow trees, barns, and forests.
In simple words: Owls are nocturnal birds that rest on trees during the day and hunt at night.

Exam Tip: Owls are active at night and have large eyes to see in the dark.

Question 8. Identify the third bird in the grid (Ostrich / Emu) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Ostrich / Emu - Grasslands, deserts, and wildlife parks / zoos.
In simple words: These are large, flightless birds found in open grasslands and dry regions.

Exam Tip: Ostriches are the largest living birds and cannot fly, but they run very fast.

Question 9. Identify the fourth bird in the grid (Parrot / Myna) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Parrot / Tree bird - On trees, in forests, gardens, and near houses.
In simple words: Common tree-dwelling birds can be seen in gardens, parks, and tree branches.

Exam Tip: Tree birds build nests on branches and feed on fruits, seeds, and insects.

Question 10. Identify the fifth bird in the grid (Hen) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Hen - Farms, poultry yards, and domestic coops.
In simple words: Hens are domestic birds kept by humans in farms and backyards.

Exam Tip: Hens scratch the ground for seeds and insects and are reared for eggs and meat.

Question 11. Identify the sixth bird in the grid (Duck / Swan) and state where it is seen.
Answer: Duck / Water bird - Ponds, lakes, rivers, and water bodies.
In simple words: Water birds spend most of their time swimming in ponds and lakes.

Exam Tip: Water birds have webbed feet that help them paddle easily through water.

Join the dots to form a bird. Also colour it.

Question 12. Join the dotted lines carefully to complete the picture of the bird sitting on a tree branch and colour it.
Answer: Connect all numbered or dotted points sequentially from head to tail to reveal the complete bird sitting on a branch, then fill with appropriate natural colours (e.g., green, brown, or blue).
In simple words: Follow the dots step by step to draw the bird and make it look colorful.

Exam Tip: Dot-to-dot exercises test hand-eye coordination and observation skills.

These birds are hungry. Can you help them reach their food?

Question 13. Trace the correct path through the maze to help each hungry bird reach its respective food item.
Answer: Trace paths carefully from each bird on the left column to its correct food source on the right column without crossing blocked walls in the maze.
In simple words: Follow the open pathways from the birds to find the correct food at the end of the maze.

Exam Tip: Work backwards from the food items to easily find the correct path to each bird.

I Tick the correct answer:

Question 1. The bird which stitches nest with leaves, thread etc.
(a) crow
(b) owl
(c) tailor bird
(d) weaver bird
Answer: (c) tailor bird
The tailor bird uses its beak like a needle to stitch leaves together using plant fiber or thread to make its nest.
In simple words: The tailor bird gets its name because it stitches leaves together to build its nest.

Exam Tip: Tailor bird = stitching leaves; Weaver bird = weaving grass.

Question 2. The lazy bird which lays its eggs in an another bird's nest.
(a) cuckoo
(b) crow
(c) duck
(d) eagle
Answer: (a) cuckoo
The cuckoo does not build its own nest; it lays its eggs in a crow's nest, and the crow hatches them.
In simple words: Cuckoos are known for laying eggs in other birds' nests instead of building their own.

Exam Tip: Cuckoo birds are famous for this clever nesting habit.

Question 3. They are the smallest birds. They can fly backwards too.
(a) parrot
(b) albatross
(c) bulbul
(d) hummingbird
Answer: (d) hummingbird
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world and have unique wing mechanics allowing backward flight.
In simple words: Hummingbirds are tiny and can fly both forwards and backwards.

Exam Tip: Remember hummingbird as the tiny bird that hovers and flies backwards.

Question 4. The national bird of India
(a) pigeon
(b) peacock
(c) goose
(d) hen
Answer: (b) peacock
The Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird of India, known for its magnificent colourful tail feathers.
In simple words: The peacock is India's national bird with beautiful blue and green feathers.

Exam Tip: General knowledge question frequently asked in EVS tests.

Question 5. The flightless bird of New Zealand
(a) owl
(b) swan
(c) nightingale
(d) kiwi
Answer: (d) kiwi
The kiwi is a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand and is a national symbol of the country.
In simple words: The kiwi is a flightless bird found only in New Zealand.

Exam Tip: Associate Kiwi bird directly with New Zealand.

Question 6. The bird with a sharp beak to make holes on the barks of trees.
(a) woodpecker
(b) vulture
(c) jay
(d) penguin
Answer: (a) woodpecker
Woodpeckers have chisel-like, sharp beaks used to drill holes into tree trunks to catch insects hiding underneath.
In simple words: Woodpeckers peck hard on tree trunks to make holes and find insects to eat.

Question 7. The largest and the heaviest bird
(a) robin
(b) sparrow
(c) ostrich
(d) quail
Answer: (c) ostrich
The ostrich is the largest and heaviest living bird, capable of reaching heights up to 2.5 meters.
In simple words: The ostrich is the biggest bird on Earth.

Exam Tip: Ostrich holds the record for being the largest bird and laying the largest eggs.

Question 8. The bird which has a webbed feet
(a) chick
(b) duck
(c) kite
(d) lovebird
Answer: (b) duck
Ducks have skin connecting their front toes (webbed feet) which acts like oars to push water while swimming.
In simple words: Webbed feet help ducks swim smoothly in water.
Exam Tip: Webbed feet are a characteristic feature of swimming birds like ducks and swans.

Question 9. They eat up dead animals and thus are called 'scavengers'.
(a) vulture
(b) cock
(c) myena
(d) swan
Answer: (a) vulture
Vultures feed on carcasses of dead animals, helping keep the environment clean, hence called scavengers.
In simple words: Vultures eat dead animals and keep our surroundings clean.

Exam Tip: Scavengers clean up nature by eating dead remains.

Question 10. They are pink birds with long legs.
(a) eagles
(b) flamingo
(c) umbrella bird
(d) dove
Answer: (b) flamingo
Flamingos are easily recognized by their striking pink plumage and long, slender legs used for wading in shallow water.
In simple words: Flamingos have long legs and pink feathers.

Exam Tip: Flamingos get their pink color from the food (shrimp and algae) they eat.

II Identify the birds with their claws and fill the table

III State true or false:

Question 1. Owls can see at night.
Answer: True
In simple words: Owls have special eyes that help them see very clearly in the dark.

Exam Tip: Owls are nocturnal creatures, meaning they are active at night.

Question 2. Sparrows have a crown on their head.
Answer: False
In simple words: Sparrows do not have a crown (crest) on their head like peacocks or hoopoes.

Exam Tip: Birds like peacocks and hoopoes have crests, not sparrows.

Question 3. An ostrich can fly very high.
Answer: False
In simple words: Ostriches are heavy birds that cannot fly at all.

Exam Tip: Ostriches belong to the category of flightless birds.

Question 4. Birds use their beaks to feed their young ones.
Answer: True
In simple words: Parent birds carry food in their beaks and feed their baby chicks in the nest.

Exam Tip: Beaks serve multiple purposes including feeding, grooming, and defense.

Question 5. Hens scratch the ground to search for insects.
Answer: True
In simple words: Hens use their strong feet to scratch dirt and find seeds and worms.

Exam Tip: Scratching feet help hens unearth hidden food in the soil.

Question 6. Weaver birds weave nests from grass, twigs etc.
Answer: True
In simple words: Weaver birds skillfully weave grass and plant fibers to build hanging nests.

Exam Tip: Weaver birds are famous for their hanging, intricately woven nests.