Birds - Facts for Kids

Behavior & Intelligence

Macaws are as smart as a young human toddler — around 2 or 3 years old!

Some penguin species can leap up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) out of water — that’s taller than most adults!

Some parrot species have ultraviolet patches on their feathers that only other parrots can see!

Quetzals help spread forest seeds through their droppings (poop), making them important for forest health!

Female chickadees line their nests with soft materials like moss, fur, and plant fibers!