Birds - Facts for Kids

During winter, chickadees switch their diet to mainly seeds and berries!

Ancient Maya and Aztec people thought macaws were sacred birds. They painted, carved, and used their bright feathers a lot in artwork, ceremonies, and royal clothes!

Basic Information

Owls belong to the scientific order Strigiformes, which includes over 250 species divided into two families: Strigidae (true owls) and Tytonidae (barn owls)!

The largest seagull species is the Great Black-backed Gull, which can weigh up to 2.3 kilograms (about as much as a pineapple)!

Eagles have built-in “sunglasses” — their eyes have special filters that protect them from bright sunlight!