Bird Project
If someone were to ask you to describe a bird, you probably would say it is a feathered creature that flies and lays eggs. These three characteristics do describe most birds, but the only characteristic that belongs exclusively to birds is the presence of feathers. Just as all mammals have hair, all birds have feathers. Let's discover other bird differences by checking out the bird repository!
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Keel-Billed Toucan
A beautiful and colorful bird found in Central America. Most often found high up in trees in groups of about 6. They eat fruits, nuts, insects, and sometimes snakes!
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Bald Eagle
The national bird of The United States of America, they can dive at speeds of 100 mph! They learn to fly at 3 months of age and can live up to 30 years!
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Blue Jay
Located in North America, they are beautiful blue birds who mostly eat insects. They are known to grab them straight out of the air! They have a crest on their head that will fully raise when excited or aggressive!
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Andean Condor
This giant bird is the largest raptor in the world! They have wingspans over 10 feet long and can weigh over 30 pounds! They can live up to 75 years in captivity.
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Chilean Flamingo
These are an ancient group of birds, with fossil records dating back 10 million years ago! They are not naturally pink, but their color comes from the carotenoid pigments they consume as part of their diet!
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Indian Peafowl
A truly majestic bird, their tails can be over 5 feet long! The national bird of India, legend says the peafowl is able to charm snakes and addle their eggs!
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