Birds - Facts for Kids

Frigatebirds soar into big, fluffy cumulus clouds to ride rising air currents that help them glide high and far without using much energy!

Harpy Eagles are indicator species, meaning their presence shows that a forest is healthy!

Bald Eagles can spot a fish swimming up to 3 feet (91 centimeters) below the water’s surface!

Golden Eagles can spot a rabbit from 1 to 2 miles (1.6 to 3.2 kilometers) away!

Penguins are found naturally only in the Southern Hemisphere — there are no wild penguins at the North Pole!