Birds - Facts for Kids

A standing Bald Eagle is about 3 feet (0.91 meters) tall – the same height as a young child!

Diet & Feeding

A hummingbird drinks nectar from up to 1,000-2,000 flowers per day!

Parrots have special toe arrangements called “zygodactyl feet,” which means they have two toes pointing forward and two pointing backward, helping them grip branches and hold food!

Woodpeckers prefer (like better) dead or dying trees because they’re softer to peck and contain more insects!

Goldfinches have about 2,200 feathers covering their tiny bodies!