Have you heard birds singing in the morning? Have you seen a crow sitting on a tree or a sparrow hopping on the ground?
Birds are all around us. They are beautiful creatures that can fly, sing, and build nests.
Let us learn about the birds around us!
Common Birds in India
Bird
Colour
Special Feature
Sparrow
Brown and white
Small bird. Hops on the ground. Makes nests in houses.
Crow
Black
Very clever bird. Eats almost anything. Caws loudly.
Parrot
Bright green
Can talk and copy human voices. Eats fruits and seeds.
Peacock
Blue and green
National bird of India. Has beautiful feathers. Dances in rain.
Pigeon
Grey and white
Very common in cities. Used to carry messages long ago.
Cuckoo
Dark brown
Has a sweet, melodious call. Sings "coo-coo".
Owl
Brown and white
Active at night (nocturnal). Has large eyes. Hoots loudly.
Kingfisher
Blue and orange
Dives into water to catch fish. Has a long, sharp beak.
Crane
White and grey
Long-legged wading bird. Found near rivers and wetlands.
Mynah
Brown and black
Very common in India. Can mimic sounds and human speech.
Meena has a pet parrot named Mitthu. Mitthu can say "Hello Meena!" and "Good morning!" Parrots are very clever birds!
Parts of a Bird
All birds have the same basic parts:
Part
What It Does
Wings
Help the bird fly through the air
Feathers
Cover the body. Keep the bird warm. Help in flying.
Beak
Used to eat food, build nests, and drink water
Eyes
Birds have very sharp eyesight
Legs and claws
Used to walk, perch on branches, and catch food
Tail
Helps the bird balance and steer while flying
What Do Birds Eat?
Bird
What It Eats
Sparrow
Seeds, grains, and small insects
Crow
Almost anything — grains, fruits, insects, scraps
Parrot
Fruits, seeds, and nuts
Peacock
Seeds, insects, small lizards, and berries
Eagle
Fish, small animals, and snakes
Pigeon
Seeds and grains
Birds That Cannot Fly
Most birds can fly, but some birds cannot fly at all!
Ostrich — The largest bird in the world. It cannot fly but can run very fast.
Penguin — Lives in cold places. Cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer.
Emu — A large bird from Australia. Cannot fly but runs fast.
Arjun was surprised to learn that penguins are birds! "But they swim, not fly!" he said. His teacher explained, "Yes, they are birds — they have feathers and beaks — but they cannot fly!"
Bird Nests and Migration
Bird Nests: Birds build nests to lay eggs and raise their young ones. Different birds build different types of nests:
Bird
Type of Nest
Where
Sparrow
Small nest of twigs and grass
In holes in walls or trees
Weaver bird
Hanging nest woven from grass
Hanging from tree branches
Eagle
Large nest of sticks
On top of tall trees or cliffs
Migration: Some birds fly to warmer places in winter and return in summer. This is called migration. The Siberian crane flies all the way from Russia to India every winter!
Arjun was surprised to learn that penguins are birds! They have feathers and beaks but cannot fly. They swim instead!
How Are Birds Born?
Birds are born from eggs. The mother bird lays eggs in the nest. She sits on the eggs to keep them warm. After some days, the eggs hatch and baby birds come out.
Life Cycle of a Bird
Egg → Chick (hatches from egg) → Young bird (grows feathers) → Adult bird (can fly and lay eggs)
The mother bird sits on the eggs to keep them warm. This is called incubation.
When the egg is ready, the baby bird breaks the shell with its beak and comes out.
Baby birds are called chicks. They are helpless at first and need their parents to bring food.
As they grow, feathers appear and they learn to fly.
Sita found a small nest in her garden with three tiny blue eggs inside. Her mother said, "Don't touch them! The mother bird will come back to sit on them." A few days later, Sita heard tiny chirping sounds — the eggs had hatched!
How Birds Are Useful to Us
Birds are very useful to people and to nature:
Bird
How It Is Useful
Hen / Chicken
Gives us eggs and meat to eat
Duck
Gives us eggs and meat
Peacock
Beautiful feathers used in decoration. National bird of India.
Owl, Kite, Eagle
Eat rats and mice — help farmers protect crops
Sparrow, Mynah
Eat insects that damage crops — natural pest control
Parrot, Sunbird
Carry pollen from flower to flower — help plants grow fruits
Crow
Eats dead animals and garbage — keeps the environment clean
Birds that eat insects help farmers a lot! Without birds, insects would eat all the crops. Birds are nature's pest controllers.
How to Care for Birds
Birds are our friends. We must take care of them and protect them.
Provide water — Keep a small bowl of fresh water outside for birds, especially in summer.
Put out grains — Scatter a few grains of rice or wheat for birds to eat.
Do not disturb nests — If you find a bird's nest, do not touch or move it.
Do not cage wild birds — Wild birds should be free. Only birds bred for pets (like some parrots) should be kept as pets.
Plant trees — Trees give birds a place to live, build nests, and find food.
Do not throw stones — Never throw stones at birds or disturb them.
Every summer, Ravi's grandmother puts a clay pot of water on the terrace for birds. Sparrows and pigeons come every morning to drink and bathe. "Birds get thirsty too," she says. "We must help them."
📝 Key Words
Word
Meaning
Feathers
The soft covering on a bird's body
Beak
The hard, pointed mouth of a bird
Nest
A home built by birds to lay eggs and raise young ones
Migrate
When birds travel to another place in a different season
Melodious
Having a sweet, pleasant sound
⭐ Key Points to Remember
Common birds in India include sparrow, crow, parrot, peacock, pigeon, cuckoo, owl, kingfisher, crane, and mynah.
All birds have wings, feathers, a beak, eyes, legs, and a tail.
Different birds eat different things — seeds, fruits, insects, or fish.
The peacock is the national bird of India.
Some birds cannot fly — ostrich, penguin, and emu.
Birds are born from eggs. Egg → Chick → Young bird → Adult bird.
Baby birds are called chicks. The mother sits on eggs to keep them warm.
Birds help us by giving eggs, eating insects, and carrying pollen.
We should care for birds — provide water, do not disturb nests, plant trees.
Birds build nests to lay eggs. Some birds migrate in winter.
Finished learning? Now test what you know!
🎯 Quick Quiz — Test Yourself!
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1. Birds have a body covered with:
Birds have feathers on their body.
2. Birds use their ______ to fly.
Birds fly using their wings.
3. Birds pick up and eat food with their:
Birds use their beak to pick up and eat food.
4. Which is India's national bird?
The peacock is India's national bird.
5. Birds build a ______ to lay their eggs and keep them safe.
Birds build a nest for their eggs and baby birds.
6. Baby birds hatch out of ______.
Birds lay eggs, and baby birds hatch from them.
7. Which bird can copy words that people say?
A parrot can copy words and sounds.
8. Which bird can swim in water and has webbed feet?
A duck can swim and has webbed feet.
✏️ Practice Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. The is the national bird of India.
2. A parrot is in colour.
3. Birds use their to eat food and build nests.
4. The is the largest bird in the world and cannot fly.
5. Birds build to lay eggs and raise their young ones.
6. A baby bird that has just hatched from an egg is called a .
7. When birds travel to warmer places in winter, it is called .
8. The owl is a bird — it is active at night.
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which bird can copy human voices?
(a) Crow(b) Sparrow(c) Parrot(d) Pigeon
2. Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
(a) Peacock(b) Parrot(c) Penguin(d) Pigeon
3. What do sparrows eat?
(a) Fish and snakes(b) Seeds and insects(c) Only fruits(d) Only water
C. Short Answer Questions
1. Name four common birds found in India.
2. Name three parts of a bird and say what each part does.
3. Name two birds that cannot fly.
4. How are birds born? Write the life cycle of a bird.
5. Write two ways in which birds are useful to us.
6. Write two ways we can care for birds.
7. What is migration? Give one example.
D. True or False
1. All birds can fly.
2. The peacock is the national bird of India.
3. Parrots can copy human voices.
4. Penguins are not birds.
5. Birds use their beaks to eat food.
🎨 Fun Activity -- Bird Watching!
Look outside your window or in your garden for one week. Write down every bird you see.
Bird I Saw
Colour
Where I Saw It
Want to review the lesson again?
EVS / Science
Birds Around Us
Class 2 | CBSE / NCERT / ICSE
Name: Class / Sec: Date:
🎯 Learning Objectives
I can name common birds found in India.
I can name the parts of a bird.
I can say what different birds eat.
I can name birds that cannot fly.
📖 Let Us Begin!
Have you heard birds singing in the morning? Have you seen a crow sitting on a tree or a sparrow hopping on the ground?
Birds are all around us. They are beautiful creatures that can fly, sing, and build nests.
Common Birds in India
Bird
Colour
Special Feature
Sparrow
Brown and white
Small bird. Hops on the ground. Makes nests in houses.
Crow
Black
Very clever bird. Eats almost anything. Caws loudly.
Parrot
Bright green
Can talk and copy human voices. Eats fruits and seeds.
Peacock
Blue and green
National bird of India. Has beautiful feathers. Dances in rain.
Pigeon
Grey and white
Very common in cities. Used to carry messages long ago.
Cuckoo
Dark brown
Has a sweet, melodious call. Sings "coo-coo".
Owl
Brown and white
Active at night (nocturnal). Has large eyes. Hoots loudly.
Kingfisher
Blue and orange
Dives into water to catch fish. Has a long, sharp beak.
Crane
White and grey
Long-legged wading bird. Found near rivers and wetlands.
Mynah
Brown and black
Very common in India. Can mimic sounds and human speech.
Meena has a pet parrot named Mitthu. Mitthu can say "Hello Meena!" and "Good morning!" Parrots are very clever birds!
Parts of a Bird
Part
What It Does
Wings
Help the bird fly through the air
Feathers
Cover the body. Keep the bird warm. Help in flying.
Beak
Used to eat food, build nests, and drink water
Eyes
Birds have very sharp eyesight
Legs and claws
Used to walk, perch on branches, and catch food
Tail
Helps the bird balance and steer while flying
What Do Birds Eat?
Bird
What It Eats
Sparrow
Seeds, grains, and small insects
Crow
Almost anything — grains, fruits, insects, scraps
Parrot
Fruits, seeds, and nuts
Peacock
Seeds, insects, small lizards, and berries
Eagle
Fish, small animals, and snakes
Pigeon
Seeds and grains
Birds That Cannot Fly
Most birds can fly, but some birds cannot fly at all!
Ostrich — The largest bird in the world. It cannot fly but can run very fast.
Penguin — Lives in cold places. Cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer.
Emu — A large bird from Australia. Cannot fly but runs fast.
Arjun was surprised to learn that penguins are birds! "But they swim, not fly!" he said. His teacher explained, "Yes, they are birds — they have feathers and beaks — but they cannot fly!"
EVS / Science
Birds Around Us (continued)
Class 2 | CBSE / NCERT / ICSE
Name: Class / Sec: Date:
Bird Nests and Migration
Bird Nests: Birds build nests to lay eggs and raise their young ones.
Bird
Type of Nest
Where
Sparrow
Small nest of twigs and grass
In holes in walls or trees
Weaver bird
Hanging nest woven from grass
Hanging from tree branches
Eagle
Large nest of sticks
On top of tall trees or cliffs
Migration: Some birds fly to warmer places in winter and return in summer. This is called migration. The Siberian crane flies all the way from Russia to India every winter!
How Are Birds Born?
Birds are born from eggs. The mother lays eggs in the nest and sits on them to keep them warm. After some days, the eggs hatch and baby birds (chicks) come out.
Life Cycle of a Bird:
Egg → Chick (hatches) → Young bird (grows feathers) → Adult bird (can fly and lay eggs)
Sitting on eggs to keep them warm is called incubation.
Baby birds are called chicks. They need parents to bring food.
As they grow, feathers appear and they learn to fly.
Sita found a nest with three tiny blue eggs. Her mother said, "Don't touch them!" A few days later, Sita heard tiny chirping — the eggs had hatched!
How Birds Are Useful to Us
Bird
How It Is Useful
Hen / Duck
Gives us eggs and meat to eat
Owl, Kite, Eagle
Eat rats and mice — help farmers protect crops
Sparrow, Mynah
Eat insects that damage crops — natural pest control
Parrot, Sunbird
Carry pollen from flower to flower — help plants grow fruits
Crow
Eats dead animals and garbage — keeps environment clean
Birds that eat insects help farmers a lot! Without birds, insects would eat all the crops. Birds are nature's pest controllers.
How to Care for Birds
Provide water — Keep a small bowl of fresh water outside, especially in summer.
Put out grains — Scatter a few grains of rice or wheat for birds to eat.
Do not disturb nests — If you find a bird's nest, do not touch or move it.
Do not cage wild birds — Wild birds should be free.
Plant trees — Trees give birds a place to live, build nests, and find food.
Do not throw stones — Never throw stones at birds or disturb them.
Every summer, Ravi's grandmother puts a clay pot of water on the terrace for birds. "Birds get thirsty too," she says. "We must help them."
📝 Key Words
Word
Meaning
Feathers
The soft covering on a bird's body
Beak
The hard, pointed mouth of a bird
Nest
A home built by birds to lay eggs and raise young ones
Chick
A baby bird that has just hatched from an egg
Incubation
Sitting on eggs to keep them warm until they hatch
Migrate
When birds travel to another place in a different season
Melodious
Having a sweet, pleasant sound
Nocturnal
Active at night (like the owl)
⭐ Key Points to Remember
Common birds in India: sparrow, crow, parrot, peacock, pigeon, cuckoo, owl, kingfisher, crane, mynah.
All birds have wings, feathers, a beak, eyes, legs, and a tail.
Different birds eat different things — seeds, fruits, insects, or fish.
The peacock is the national bird of India.
Some birds cannot fly — ostrich, penguin, and emu.
Birds are born from eggs. Egg → Chick → Young bird → Adult bird.
Baby birds are called chicks. Sitting on eggs to keep them warm is incubation.
Birds help us — eggs, pest control, pollination, keeping environment clean.
We should care for birds — provide water, do not disturb nests, plant trees.
Migration is when birds travel to warmer places in winter.
EVS / Science
Birds Around Us — Practice Questions
Class 2
Name: Class / Sec: Date:
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. The is the national bird of India.
2. A parrot is in colour.
3. Birds use their to eat food and build nests.
4. The is the largest bird in the world and cannot fly.
5. Birds build to lay eggs and raise their young ones.
6. When birds travel to warmer places in winter, it is called .
7. A baby bird that has just hatched from an egg is called a .
8. The owl is a bird — it is active at night.
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which bird can copy human voices?
(a) Crow(b) Sparrow(c) Parrot(d) Pigeon
2. Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
(a) Peacock(b) Parrot(c) Penguin(d) Pigeon
3. What do sparrows eat?
(a) Fish and snakes(b) Seeds and insects(c) Only fruits(d) Only water
4. Which part of a bird helps it fly?
(a) Beak(b) Tail(c) Wings(d) Claws
5. Which bird dances in the rain?
(a) Sparrow(b) Crow(c) Pigeon(d) Peacock
6. What is a baby bird called?
(a) Cub(b) Chick(c) Kitten(d) Foal
7. Which bird is active at night?
(a) Parrot(b) Sparrow(c) Owl(d) Pigeon
C. True or False
1. All birds can fly.
2. The peacock is the national bird of India.
3. Parrots can copy human voices.
4. Penguins are not birds.
5. Birds use their beaks to eat food.
6. Birds are born from eggs.
7. We should throw stones at birds to scare them away.
D. Short Answer Questions
1. Name four common birds found in India.
2. Name three parts of a bird and say what each part does.
3. Name two birds that cannot fly. Where does each one live?
4. What is migration? Give one example.
5. How are birds born? Write the life cycle of a bird.
6. Write two ways in which birds are useful to us.
7. Write two ways we can care for birds.
🎨 Fun Activity — Bird Watching!
Look outside your window or in your garden for one week. Write down every bird you see.
Bird I Saw
Colour
Where I Saw It
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