By flying, birds can escape predators on the ground. Some ratites may have lost the power of flight because they had no enemies. …
The body of a ratite is built for running instead of flying. Long legs let them take long strides and run very fast. …
The laughing kookaburra of Australia is known for its call, which sounds like a cackling laugh. Listen here! …
This bird should look familiar. After all, it can be found in almost any city around the world. Birdwatchers call it rock pigeon. You probably just call it “pigeon.” …
Kingfishers can’t read. But when it comes to catching fish, these birds wrote the book. …
Leap, waddle, and dive your way into these penguin activities! …