10 Feathery Facts That Will Make You Rethink Everything You Know About Birds
10 Feathery Facts That Will Make You Rethink Everything You Know About Birds
Hummingbirds
are the only birds
capable of hovering
in mid-air. These tiny
terrors flap their wings
50-80 times per second
Hummingbirds
These amazing birds can sprint at speeds of up to 70 km/h, making them the fastest runners among birds
These amazing birds can sprint at speeds of up to 70 km/h, making them the fastest runners among birds
Ostriches
Penguins may waddle on land, but underwater, they are like little torpedoes, speeding up to 35 per Km
Penguins
Owls are silent hunters with special feathers for quiet flight and facial structures directing sounds. Their superb hearing helps locate prey in the dark
Owls
Longest wingspan at 11 feet. Masters of vast journeys, covering thousands of miles for food and nesting. Majestic travellers
Albatross
Kingfishers can dive 112 ft underwater to catch prey
Kingfishers
Toucan beaks may look hefty, but they're lightweight wonders! Their honeycomb-like structure keeps them surprisingly light
Toucan
Lyrebirds are famous for mimicking sounds from nature and surroundings with remarkable accuracy
Lyrebirds
Kiwi birds are unique – flightless, nocturnal, and blessed with a keen sense of smell. They use it to find insects and grubs in the dark forest
Kiwi birds
The Arctic Tern travels over 96,000 Kilometres annually, migrating from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back