Birds - Facts for Kids

The average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3–5 years, but some have lived up to 12 years in captivity!

A Bald Eagle’s bones are hollow, making them light enough to fly despite their large size!

Penguins can control blood flow to their feet to keep them from freezing on ice!

Eagles can swim using their powerful wings as paddles when they catch fish too heavy to lift out of the water!

The first parrots appeared on Earth about 50 million years ago, making them one of the oldest bird families still alive today!