birds that fly have lightweight bones some of which are hollow how might this unique body structure benefit the bird?

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birds that fly have lightweight bones some of which are hollow how might this unique body structure benefit the bird?

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it is lighter so it goes faster

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It makes the bird lighter, therefore it can fly and glide in the air.

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