Birds Facts for Kids
Feathered facts about birds from around the world
An ostrich's eye is about 2 inches in diameter — larger than its brain — making it the largest eye of any land animal.
Feathers are unique to birds — no other animal alive today has them, making feathers one of the defining features of the bird group.
A group of owls is called a parliament — a name that comes from the owl's reputation for wisdom in old stories and fables.
Many parrots groom each other, share food, and sleep side by side — they are among the most socially bonded birds in the world.
Flamingos build a mound of mud as a nest to keep their single egg raised above the hot, flooded ground of their salty lake habitat.
A bald eagle's grip strength is about 10 times stronger than a human hand, which is how they can carry fish weighing several pounds out of the water.
A single hummingbird may visit over 1,000 flowers in a single day to collect enough nectar to survive.
Penguins can recognise their mate and chick among thousands of identical birds purely by the unique sound of their call.
Wild crows have been known to bring small gifts — shiny buttons, screws, and beads — to people who regularly feed them.
Despite its huge size, a toucan's bill is very lightweight because it is made of a foam-like material full of tiny air pockets.