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Vulture
The vulture is one of the world’s most common scavengers The fearsome-looking vulture is often regarded by people as a…
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Macaw
There are approximately 17 unique species of Macaw birds in the wild and in captivity today. All these birds are…
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Green Bee-Eater
The green bee-eater, or little green bee-eater, is one of the smallest birds in the bee-eater family. It is known…
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Dodo
Dodos may have become synonymous with stupidity in pop culture, but these birds adapted and survived over millions of years…
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Long-Eared Owl
The long-eared owl makes its home in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, as well as in northern and…
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Cassowary
Though it’s true these birds will attack humans, they seem to only do so when they’re provoked, frightened, defending eggs…
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Magellanic Penguin
“Magellanic penguins are fast swimmers reaching speeds of 15 mph or more.” Magellanic penguins live on both the Pacific and…
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Royal Penguin
“A Single Event Could Wipe Out Royal Penguins” Residents of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, the royal penguin remains “a…
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Kiwi
A national symbol of New Zealand, the flightless kiwi is among the most unique birds in the world. Evolving in…
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Bird
There are numerous species of birds found in a wide variety of habitats all around the world. Birds are one…
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Frigatebird
There are five species of frigatebirds found along tropical and subtropical coasts worldwide. These birds can fly for hours, days,…
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Keel-Billed Toucan
Keel-billed toucans are also known as “rainbow” toucans due to their large, colorful bills. They are also called “sulfur-breasted toucans”…
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Bird of Paradise
The bird of paradise (also spelled bird-of-paradise) lives in tropical forests in Australia and the surrounding islands. Most types are…
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Common Buzzard
Common buzzards live in Europe, Africa, and Asia. They are carnivorous birds of prey — eating other birds, reptiles, rodents,…
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Little Penguin
“The Smallest Penguin Species” Small fries of the Spheniscidae family, little penguins are native to Australia and New Zealand. Standouts…
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Yellow-Eyed Penguin
“Yellow-eyed penguins are uniquely characterized by their pale yellow eyes” The only penguins belonging to the genus Megadyptes, the yellow-eyed…
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Turkey
The turkey is a fascinating bird that is directly related to dinosaurs like the Velociraptor. It’s an intelligent and social…
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Magpie
Magpies are birds that live in various habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and on the edges of dense forests. These birds…
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Gentoo Penguin
“The Gentoo Penguin is known to be the fastest swimming penguin in the world” Gentoo Penguins are, much like the…
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Tropicbird
Tropicbirds is the common name given to one of three species of seagoing birds that are part of the Phaethontidae…
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Pelican
With their distinctive stocky build and unique bills, pelicans are birds that have been a symbol of popular culture since…
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Toucan
A toucan bird’s curved, colorful beak makes it hard to overlook. They are omnivores that eat insects, eggs, and fruit.…
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Emu
“An emu has a running stride of 9 feet” Emus are birds that make their home on the continent of…
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Tawny Owl
A species of wood owl, tawny owls are highly territorial and about the size of a wood pigeon. These medium-sized…
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Snowy Owl
The snowy owl, whose scientific name is Bubo scandiacus, is a large, majestic owl with striking white plumage and luminous…
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Swan
The Swan is known around the world for its beauty, elegance, and grace. The swan is a genus of waterfowl…
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Goose
This bird’s loud, aggressive behavior has become something of a running joke in modern media (epitomized by the popular action…
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Chicken
The most widely domesticated fowl on earth, the chicken is a gregarious bird that is extensively used for its meat…
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Eagle
The sharp-eyed eagle is among the most fearsome predators of the animal kingdom. Nicknamed the “king of all birds,” eagles…
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Duck
“A duck can sleep with one eye open in order to stay alert to predators” Ducks are omnivorous eating plants,…
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Uguisu
The Uguisu (Horornis diphone), also known as the Japanese bush warbler, is a small songbird from Japan. It is famous…
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Puffin
Puffins are distinctive seabirds belonging to the auk family, with an evolutionary history that traces back tens of millions of…
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Golden Oriole
The people living in the northern parts of Europe are known to be able to predict the start of spring…
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Roseate Spoonbill
The roseate spoonbill is a large, pink wading bird native to the wetlands and coastal regions of the Americas, easily…
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Umbrellabird
Umbrellabirds have an umbrella-like crest on the top of their heads (for which they were named) and a tube-shaped inflatable…
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Quetzal
The quetzal is a striking forest bird native to the tropical and cloud forests of Central America, where it lives…
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African Penguin
African Penguin Classification The African Penguin is a small to medium-sized Penguin species that is found along the coast of…
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Adélie Penguin
Classification and Evolution French explorer Jules Dumont d’Urville discovered this penguin in 1840. The species received its name from Adélie…
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Robin
The robin is one of the most common songbirds and a staple of the American ecosystem. Its rich and beautiful…
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Kingfisher
Kingfishers are a family of brightly colored and unusual-looking birds that live near rivers and bodies of water all over…
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Rockhopper Penguin
The smallest crested penguins. Rockhopper penguins are a breed of penguin that live off of island coastlines in the southern…
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Sparrow
Sparrows are a common sight the world over. Eurasian house sparrows and tree sparrows are among the most common. Not…
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Flamingo
“A flamingo’s feathers don’t turn pink until it reaches 2 or 3 years old” Flamingos are omnivorous birds that eat…
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Woodpecker
Woodpeckers are birds that live in nearly every region of the world except for New Guinea, New Zealand, Madagascar, Australia,…
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Hummingbird
Native to the Americas, hummingbirds largely form the family called Trochilidae. There are currently between 362 and 375 recognized species…
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King Penguin
“The king penguin is second in size only to the emperor penguin.” Standing as tall as the average toddler, the…
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Falcon
Known for their precision and speed, the falcon bird seeks out food like any bird of prey. Falcons, rather than…
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Nightingale
The Nightingale’s rather ordinary appearance conceals a tremendous voice, which has been a favorite of birdwatchers for many centuries. The…
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Guinea Fowl
Guinea fowls are often seen roaming the plains of Africa and picking at the ground for food. The guinea fowl…
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Kakapo
Originating on the island of New Zealand, the kakapo is a large flightless bird that has evolved to fill a…