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The growth and development of a chaffinch (no narration)

The growth and development of a chaffinch (no narration)
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  • The growth and development of a chaffinch (no narration)
  • Duration: 1:09
  • What do young chaffinch chicks look like at different stages of growth and development? They demand food from their parents and eat insects brought to the nest. They grow and test their feathers before eventually flying off. Published as part of the Springwatch website: bbc.co.uk/springwatch/. Please note this clip is only available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Humans and Other Animals: Growth and Reproduction

  • Keywords: bird, feeding, young, chick, nest, chaffinch
Ideas for use in class
  • To demonstrate how chicks are fed and develop in the nest.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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