How is the skeleton of a bird well-suited for flying? – InterviewSolution

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1.	How is the skeleton of a bird well-suited for flying?
Answer» 1. Bones are hollow and light. 2. Bones of hind limbs are for walking and perching. 3. Bones of fore limbs are modified as wings. 4. Shoulder bones are strong. 5. Breast bones hold flight muscles and are used to move the wings up and down.

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