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Roadrunner Facts

Roadrunner belongs to the Cuculidae family of birds that also includes cuckoos, koels etc. They are native to the South-Western desert in North...

Roadrunner Facts

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The Forest Owlet is one of the smallest members of the owl family, measuring only about 23 centimeters tall. They weigh approximately 240 grams. They are known by some other names as well including "Forest Spotted Owlet" and "Forest...

Forest Owlet

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Many birds, including robins and Canadian geese, migrate to warmer climates for the winter. But lots of birds remain behind. Staying put has its advantages. The birds don’t have to fight for their territory in the spring. Nor do they have to risk the dangers of migration. Still, surviving the...

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Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin is a South American species that can be found inhabiting the rocky islands off the coast of parts of South America. This species was named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan. He was the first person to see them during a voyage in 1519. Unlike other species, these

Magellanic Penguin

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Rheas – The Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom

Like ostriches and emus, rheas are large,

Rheas – The Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom

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Takahes – The Blue Green Feathered Flightless Birds of New Zealand

What bird is the size of a large chicken, has blue and green feathers...

Takahes – The Blue Green Feathered Flightless...

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Kiwis – The National Bird of New Zealand

The small, isolated island of New Zealand is home to many unusual animals, including the kiwi. These small

Kiwis – The National Bird of New Zealand

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Kakapos – The Rare New Zealand Parrots

You’ve probably never heard of kakapos, and it’s no wonder. These large, flightless parrots live in only one place – two islands off the coast of

Kakapos – The Rare New Zealand Parrots

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Ostriches – The Largest Birds

When you think of birds, you probably think of the small, charming birds chirping in your backyard. The ostrich, though, is bigger than your dad! Ostriches are the largest birds....

Ostriches – The Largest Birds

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Flightless Birds and Their Types

Most of the birds that live near you probably fly, but not all birds do. Some birds, such as

Flightless Birds and Their Types

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Ptarmigans – The Color Changing Arctic Birds

Ptarmigans have several tricks for surviving their cold arctic climate. They have feathers on their legs and feet to keep their feet warm – sort of like bird leg warmers or...

Ptarmigans – The Color Changing Arctic Birds

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Peacocks – The Birds With The Stylish Clothing

In all the animal kingdom, the peacock has the fanciest

Peacocks – The Birds With The Stylish Clothing

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Quail – The Small, Plump and Cute Bird

Spend the night in the Arizona desert and one of the first sounds you’ll hear in the morning is the distinctive call of the quail. This ground bird is found in many...

Quail – The Small, Plump and Cute Bird

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Pheasants – The Symbol of Good Luck

Pheasants seem as American as apple pie, but they were actually brought to America from

Pheasants – The Symbol of Good Luck

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Chickens

People have been raising chickens for more than 7,000 years. Chickens were first domesticated in Indian and China. You might think of chickens as farm animals, but even people in...

Chickens

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Game Birds

Game birds could also be called ground birds, because these birds spend most of their lives on the ground. They can fly, but prefer to walk instead. Game birds are usually either hunted or kept and raised for their meat and eggs.

Game Birds

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Cockatoos – The Noisy and Loudest Parrots

Talk about a noisy bird. Cockatoos are the loudest of all parrots. They screech and even scream to communicate with each other. In the wild, cockatoos live in the

Cockatoos – The Noisy and Loudest Parrots

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Parrots – Over 350 Types

You probably recognize large talking parrots found in some pet stores as parrots, but did you know parakeets, cockatiels and cockatoos are also types of parrots?...

Parrots – Over 350 Types

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Toucans – The Birds With Long, Brightly Colored Bill

Toucans on television commercials love fruity cereal, but in real life, toucans would choose fruit over cereal. Toucans live in the

Toucans – The Birds With Long, Brightly...

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Tropical and Exotic Birds

You won’t find tropical birds in your backyard. Wild tropical birds are only found in very warm climates, but they are often raised as pets. Toucans,

Tropical and Exotic Birds

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Owls – The Symbol of Learning

Did you know owls are sometimes a symbol of learning? Libraries and bookstores sometimes use pictures of owls to represent reading or wisdom. Maybe this is because owls can see in the dark, detecting things that others can’t see. They are silent, quick and keep to themselves. They sometimes...

Owls – The Symbol of Learning

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Ospreys – How They Differ From Hawks?

Think of an osprey as a hawk that eats fish. Ospreys are similar to

Ospreys – How They Differ From Hawks?

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Hawks – The Fierce Hunter Birds

Of all the birds of prey, hawks are the most common. You might have heard their screeching, echoing call or seen them soaring high in the air. The red-tailed hawk is common in

Hawks – The Fierce Hunter Birds

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Buzzards – The Fancy Fliers

Watch the skies in the spring and you just might see some fancy fliers doing aerial acrobats. Buzzards, not airplanes, are the fancy fliers. When they’re attracting a mate, they take to the skies. They impress other

Buzzards – The Fancy Fliers

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Vultures – Nature’s Garbage Men

Vultures are nature’s garbage men. They might not have the cleanest job, but without them, earth would get pretty stinky. Vultures eat

Vultures – Nature’s Garbage Men

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Roadrunner Facts

Forest Owlet

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Magellanic Penguin

Rheas – The Best Dads in the Animal Kingdom

Takahes – The Blue Green Feathered Flightless Birds of New Zealand

Kiwis – The National Bird of New Zealand

Kakapos – The Rare New Zealand Parrots

Ostriches – The Largest Birds

Flightless Birds and Their Types

Ptarmigans – The Color Changing Arctic Birds

Peacocks – The Birds With The Stylish Clothing

Quail – The Small, Plump and Cute Bird

Pheasants – The Symbol of Good Luck

Chickens

Game Birds

Cockatoos – The Noisy and Loudest Parrots

Parrots – Over 350 Types

Toucans – The Birds With Long, Brightly Colored Bill

Tropical and Exotic Birds

Owls – The Symbol of Learning

Ospreys – How They Differ From Hawks?

Hawks – The Fierce Hunter Birds

Buzzards – The Fancy Fliers

Vultures – Nature’s Garbage Men

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