Birds of Prey
Birds of prey tend to have excellent eyesight and attack with their sharp talons. Read how eagles can fly over thunderclouds, owls can hunt in pitch black and much more. See more »
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Birds are often envied for their ability to fly, but not all of them can. Learn how birds can manipulate feathers, bone and wing structure to soar through the air and even dive-bomb into the water for food.
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Fowl
The terms Fowl and Poultry are often used interchangeably, but scientifically speaking Fowl birds are of the Superorder Galloanserae. See more »
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Gruiformes
Gruiformes are birds with long legs, necks and beaks. Gruiformes have elaborate courtship rituals and form large flocks. See more »
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Miscellaneous Birds
Biodiversity if an amazing and wonderful thing. But it also means that there are many types of birds that don't fit into a specific categories. Read about all types of strange but beautiful birds in this section. See more »
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Pelicans
Pelicans are perhaps most famous for their large pouches in their bills that they use to catch fish. Pelicans are found on every continent except Antarctica and live near coasts and large inland lakes. See more »
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Perching Birds
Perching birds, or songbirds, are the most common birds on Earth. From Cardindals to Wrens, explore the different types of perching birds. See more »
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Seabirds
Seabirds is a generic term literally for birds that live and feed near or in the sea. Seabirds commonly include terns, gulls, auks and even penguins. See more »
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Shorebirds
Shorebirds is another diverse group of birds that live, nest and feed in-shore. Shorebirds have small bodies, long, thin legs and no webbing on their feet. See more »
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Wading Birds
Wading birds generally are tall, sleek birds with long beaks which they use to hunt in shallow waters. The herons are an exception but are still generally included as a wading bird. See more »
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Waterfowl
Waterfowl, which include ducks, geese and swans, are fowl that live in and around water. Most are strong swimmers with medium to large bodies. See more »
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Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are birds that feed by "pecking" or boring into wood in search of insects to eat. Woodpeckers are found around the world. See more »
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Spoonbill
Spoonbill, a wading bird that is closely related to the ibis. Spoonbills inhabit marshes, mudflats, and lagoons in coastal regions of the world.
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