Birds - Facts for Kids

Scarlet macaw parrot in profile showing vibrant red head, blue and green wing feathers, and light-colored beak.

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Random Facts About Birds For Kids

Some seagulls migrate thousands of kilometers each year — sometimes flying as far as 7,000 km (4,300 miles) on their journeys!

Some chicken breeds can survive in desert environments where temperatures reach 100°F (38°C)!

Goldfinches are found in every U.S. state except Hawaii!

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Budgies are also called parakeets, but their full scientific name is Melopsittacus undulatus, which means “melodious parrot with wavy lines” in Greek!

Baby chickadees start making their “chick-a-dee” calls when they’re just 16–21 days old!