Birds - Facts for Kids

A parrot’s heart beats about 127 to over 250 times per minute when they’re resting!

Chickens dig shallow holes in the ground using their feet and beaks to create dust bowls for bathing!

Bald Eagles spend about half their day perched in trees, watching for prey and conserving energy!

Parrots are one of the few animals that show clear signs of being right-handed or left-handed, preferring to use one foot over the other!

Bald Eagles have special bumps on their feet called spicules that help them hold onto slippery fish!