Birds shed their feathers seasonally.

Meaning: Birds lose their feathers at certain times of the year, usually to grow new ones.

Choice of Words: Birds are animals that can fly. Shed means to lose something, such as hair or feathers. Feathers are the soft, light covering on a bird's body. Seasonally means according to the season.

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Feathers fall off birds every season.

Meaning: This means that birds lose their feathers all the time, no matter what time of year it is.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the soft, fluffy things that help birds fly. Fall means to come down from a higher place. Off means away from something. Birds are warm-blooded animals with feathers and wings. Every means all the time. Season means a part of the year, like spring or summer.

Birds molt their feathers every few months.

Meaning: This means that birds lose their feathers every few months. They do this to get rid of old feathers and grow new ones.

Choice of Words: Birds are warm-blooded animals with feathers and wings. Molt means to lose feathers or hair. Every means all the time. Few means not many. Months are periods of time, like January or February.

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