Birds Facts for Kids
Feathered facts about birds from around the world
Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards, sideways, and even upside down briefly.
A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute during flight.
The bee hummingbird from Cuba is the smallest bird on Earth, weighing less than a penny.
Flamingos get their pink colour from the shrimp and algae they eat — without this food, they would turn white.
Flamingos eat with their heads upside down, using their specially shaped beaks to filter food from the water.
Flamingos stand on one leg to keep warm — tucking one leg under their body helps conserve body heat.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds over 240 miles per hour in a dive.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and appears on the country's official seal.
Eagles have eyesight about 4 to 8 times stronger than humans, and can spot a rabbit from nearly 2 miles away.
Owls can rotate their heads up to 270 degrees, but they cannot move their eyes in their sockets.