Birds - Facts for Kids

The wingspan of an adult avocet can reach up to 30 inches (76 centimeters), about the width of a classroom desk!

Woodpeckers drum not just for food, but also to establish (claim) territory (their area) and attract mates (find partners)!

Basic Information

Chickens are members of the bird family called Galliformes, which includes turkeys, quail, pheasants, and other landfowl.

Toucans help control insect populations by eating beetles, termites, and caterpillars!

Woodpeckers help maintain (keep) healthy forests by controlling insect populations (groups) and creating homes for other animals!