Birds Facts for Kids
Feathered facts about birds from around the world
The lesser flamingo is the most numerous flamingo species — flocks on Africa's Rift Valley lakes can number over a million birds.
Pelicans have changed very little in 30 million years — fossils show that ancient pelicans looked almost identical to those alive today.
The hill myna bird of Asia is considered one of the best mimics of human speech in the world, reproducing the exact tone and accent of voices it hears.
The budgerigar (budgie) is one of the most popular pet birds in the world and can learn hundreds of words if trained from a young age.
The marsh warbler incorporates the calls of up to 75 different bird species into its song — including birds from its African winter grounds.
The male lyrebird has two outer tail feathers shaped like the strings of a lyre — the musical instrument the bird is named after.
The sacred ibis was worshipped in ancient Egypt as a symbol of the god Thoth and was mummified in huge numbers.
The dove has been a symbol of peace for thousands of years — appearing in ancient Mesopotamian art and the story of Noah's Ark.
Ravens have lived at the Tower of London for centuries — legend says that if they ever leave, the kingdom will fall, so their wings are clipped.
The golden eagle can reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour in a hunting dive, making it one of the fastest birds in a stoop.