Birds - Facts for Kids

The oldest known penguin fossil is about 62 million years old!

The scientific family name for seagulls, “Laridae,” comes from the Latin word “larus,” meaning “gull”!

Penguins spend about 75% of their lives in the water, coming onto land mainly to rest and breed!

Frigatebirds can go for several days without eating if they need to!

Avocets help control insect populations in wetland environments!