Birds Facts for Kids
Feathered facts about birds from around the world
A pelican's stretchy throat pouch can hold up to three gallons of water and fish — more than its stomach can.
Brown pelicans dive headfirst from heights of 60 feet into the ocean to catch fish, using air sacs in their neck to cushion the impact.
Crows have been seen bending wires into hooks to pull food out of containers — showing remarkable problem-solving skills.
Crows can recognise and remember individual human faces, and will warn other crows about people they consider dangerous.
A robin sings loudly to mark its territory and warn other robins to stay away from its patch.
The nightingale is famous for its beautiful song, which it often sings at night — and inspired many poems and stories throughout history.
Woodpeckers peck at wood up to 20 times per second, and a special spongy bone in their skull protects their brain from the impact.
The superb lyrebird of Australia can mimic almost any sound it hears, including chainsaws, camera shutters, and other birds.
The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird — up to 11.5 feet — and can glide for hours without flapping.
Albatrosses can sleep while flying by letting one half of their brain rest at a time.