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Today we have a bunch of amazing facts about birds! These feathered friends are so interesting that we’ve put together 10 bird facts in printable coloring pages.
Download your own set here:
Bird facts FOR KIDS
- There are over 10,000 known species of birds on Earth, ranging from tiny bee hummingbirds to large ostriches.
- The kiwi is the only bird species with nostrils at the end of its beak.
- Some bird species have been known to recognize individual human faces and even mimic human speech, like the African gray parrot and the songbirds. The most talkative bird species is the African gray parrot.
- North America is home to a diverse range of bird species, including bald eagles, blue jays, and woodpeckers.
- The bee hummingbird, found only in Cuba, is the smallest bird species in the world, measuring only 2.25 inches in length.
- The emu is a flightless bird that evolved from birds that were once capable of flying.
- Birds evolved from small, feathered dinosaurs during the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago.
- The earliest known bird is Archaeopteryx, which lived during the Mesozoic era around 150 million years ago.
- The peregrine falcon is known for being the fastest bird in the world, capable of diving at speeds over 186 mph when hunting.
- The biggest bird in the world is the ostrich, which can weigh up to 330 lbs and stand up to 9 feet tall.
Bonus facts:
- A group of owls is known as a parliament.
- Cuckoo birds are known for laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species, tricking them into raising their offspring.
- Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.
- Despite having wings, penguins cannot fly.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR BIRD FACTS COLORING SHEETS
Bird facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Bird facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE Bird facts PDF FILE
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