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

Wild quetzals usually live between 20–25 years! These beautiful birds need very special care, so they do best in their natural forest homes in Central America.

A hummingbird can lap up nectar at a rate of 13 licks per second!

Physical Characteristics

Bird skeletons — including those of seagulls — make up about 6–8 % of their body weight. Their bones are hollow and super strong to help them fly!

Seagulls belong to the order Charadriiformes, which includes other shorebirds like plovers and sandpipers!

Seagulls can learn the schedules of human activities, like when fishing boats return or when schools have lunch breaks!