Birds - Facts for Kids

Adult female chickens are called “hens,” adult males are called “roosters,” and babies are called “chicks”!

Bald Eagles have special oil-producing glands that help keep their feathers waterproof!

A group of Harpy Eagles is called a “council,” though they rarely gather in groups since they prefer to live alone!

Chickens use one eye for distance vision and the other for close-up tasks, like finding food!

Special Adaptations

Toucans can use their beak like an air conditioner, releasing excess body heat through blood vessels in their bill!