Did you know that birds have excellent color vision, often superior to that of humans.
Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of true hovering, achieved by rapid wing beats.
The oldest known bird fossil dates back approximately 150 million years.
Vultures have highly acidic stomachs that can safely digest even rotting or diseased meat.
Owls have flexible necks that allow them to rotate their heads up to 270 degrees.
The smallest bird, the bee hummingbird, measures only about 2 inches in length.
Flamingos are born with gray feathers and turn pink over time due to pigments in their diet.
The wandering albatross boasts the largest wingspan of any bird, spanning up to 12 feet.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird, capable of reaching speeds of up to 240 mph.
The bar-tailed godwit holds the record for the longest non-stop flight among birds, covering over 7,000 miles during migration.