Fun Facts About Birds

Two vibrant blue-and-yellow macaws perched on a metal bar. Explore fascinating facts about feathered creatures from around the world, including parrots, eagles, and penguins. Learn how they fly, sing, and migrate.  

The Dalmatian Pelican has excellent eyesight, perfect for spotting fish below the water’s surface.

The American Robin is sometimes called “the gardener’s friend” because it eats insects that harm plants.

In some cultures, the American White Pelican is viewed as a symbol of renewal and purification.

A Great White Pelican’s pouch is so stretchy that it can hold more than its stomach!

Blue Jays often form tight family bonds, with parents teaching their chicks survival skills.

Barn Owls have heart-shaped faces, which help them hear better by directing sound to their ears.

Barn Owls can detect movement as tiny as 0.0001 second, making them top predators.

Blue Jays are excellent mimics and can imitate hawk calls to scare off predators or competitors.

The American Robin is territorial, especially during the breeding season, and will defend its space from intruders.

Male Great White Pelicans are slightly larger than females, though both sexes look very similar.