National Bird Day
Jan 05, 2016
Did you know our feathered friends have a special day? Every year on January 5th, bird lovers celebrate this day through birdwatching, studying birds, educating others, as well as bird adoption. According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world’s 9,800 bird species are in danger of extinction.
Take a minute and check out these interesting facts about birds!
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The Ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It also lays the largest eggs and has the fastest maximum running speed (97 kph or 60.273 mph).
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Scientists believe that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs.
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Birds have hollow bones which help them fly.
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The chicken is the most common species of bird found in the world.
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Hummingbirds can fly backwards.
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Flamingos pair for a lifetime. Some stay with their mates for 50 years or more.
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The penguin is the only bird that can swim, but not fly. It is also the only bird that walks upright.
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Owls turn their heads almost 360 degrees but they cannot move their eyes.
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A bird's heart beats 400 times per minute while resting and up to 1,000 beats per minute while flying.
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Around 20 percent of bird species migrate long distances every year.
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Posted by: Kimi Sakamoto
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