Can birds smell?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Can birds smell?

The Big Idea

Can a bird sniff out its dinner? People used to say no. Can birds smell?

An Old Idea

Step one: An Old Idea. For a long time, people thought birds couldn't smell at all. Now scientists know that many birds can.

Super Sniffers

Step two: Super Sniffers. Turkey vultures and ocean birds called petrels can find food by scent. Some can smell food from far away.

The Kiwi

Step three: The Kiwi. The kiwi sniffs the ground for worms with nostrils at the tip of its long beak. Many songbirds have a more modest sense of smell.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Smells food. Ocean sniffer. Nose at the tip. Modest smell.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! The kiwi is one of the few birds with nostrils at the end of its beak. Turkey vultures follow smells to find food. Petrels can smell food over the ocean. Many birds can smell.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Close your eyes. Have a grown-up hold a safe, fragrant item nearby, like an orange peel or mint leaf. Sniff gently, but don't taste it. Describe what you smell. Sniffing out food is how some birds find dinner!

Outro

Yes! People once thought birds couldn't smell, but many can. Turkey vultures and petrels find food by scent, and the kiwi sniffs for worms with nostrils at the tip of its beak. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!