Birds - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Birds For Kids

A Golden Eagle’s wingspan can reach up to 7.5 feet (2.3 meters)!

A macaw’s heart beats about 340 times per minute — twice as fast as a human’s!

Fun & Unique Facts

The loudest macaw call can reach 105 decibels — as loud as a motorcycle engine!

Some eagles can catch fish swimming up to 3 feet (91 centimeters) below the water’s surface!

Basic Information

The Bald Eagle’s scientific name is Haliaeetus leucocephalus, which means “white-headed sea eagle” in Latin!