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Behavior: Does it stand in the water, on a branch, or hold onto the side of a tree? Does it flap its wings a lot, a little or almost never? Does it move its head, wings or tail in an unusual way? Does it swim with most of its body out of the water or under the water? Does it dive into the water with its head or feet first? How does it get its food? Is it found in a group, a pair or alone?

		The Common Moorhen swims on top of the water or walks on shore, moving its head forward and backward. The Pied-billed Grebe swims in the water. It frequently goes under water to look for food. It is rarely seen on land. The Anhinga often swims with just its head out of the water. It also sits in the sun with its wings spread.



		Can you think of a kind of behavior and why a bird does it? Choose a bird, then choose a behavior and a reason for that behavior. Click the submit button to see if your choices are right. Bird name: Behavior: Why do you think the bird does this?