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Flamingos feed by stirring up mud with their feet and then upside-down filtering water through their specialized beaks to catch small organisms.

Known for being the fastest bird, the Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds over 200 mph during its hunting stoop (dive).

Blue Jays have striking blue, white and black plumage with a distinctive 'crest' on their head that can be raised or lowered.

Crows have complex social structures that include cooperation, communal roosting, and the use of sentinels.

Lyrebirds are capable of mimicking an astonishing variety of sounds, including chainsaws and camera shutters, as part of their complex mating display.

Flamingos get their pink or reddish color from carotenoids in their diet of algae and invertebrates.

Robins are known for their bright red chest, melodic songs, and early appearance at the end of winter.

Owls have large eyes, exceptional night vision, and silent flight which make them formidable nocturnal predators.

Bald Eagles have extremely keen vision, allowing them to spot prey from great distances, crucial for their hunting strategy.

A peacock's elaborate and colorful tail feathers are used primarily to attract mates through a showy display.

The Hoatzin has a unique digestive system with a large crop that ferments vegetation, similar to the digestive system of ruminants.

Cuckoos are known for their brood parasitism, where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving the host to rear their young.

Snowy Owls exhibit seasonal plumage changes, with males becoming almost completely white in winter to blend in with snowy landscapes.

New Caledonian Crows are among the few bird species known to manufacture and use tools to extract insects from bark and leaves.

Vultures conserve energy by using thermal currents to soar and can travel long distances with minimal flapping of wings.

Puffins are known for their ability to catch and carry multiple fish in their beaks at once, thanks to their specialized serrated beak edges.

African Grey Parrots are highly intelligent, capable of complex vocalizations and are known to mimic human speech.

Male Bowerbirds build intricate structures called bowers to attract mates, often decorating them with brightly colored objects.

The critically endangered Spix's Macaw is one of the rarest birds in the world, with a population primarily restricted to captive breeding programs.

Common Pigeons, also known as Rock Doves, were historically used for message delivery and are still used in races today.

Orioles build unique hanging-basket nests woven from plant fibers and sometimes string or yarn found made-made materials.

Ptarmigans exhibit seasonal color changes, from brown and grey plumage in summer to completely white in winter for camouflage in snow.

Sunbirds play a role in pollination while feeding on nectar, transferring pollen on their foreheads from flower to flower.

The Shoebill primarily feeds on large aquatic prey such as fish, notably lungfish, and can stand motionless for long periods waiting for prey.

Canaries were once used in coal mining to detect harmful gases, as they are more sensitive to toxic gas exposure than humans.

Galápagos Finches display a remarkable variety of bill sizes and shapes, suited to their specific dietary needs and niches.

The Arctic Tern is famous for its long-distance migration, traveling from its Arctic breeding grounds to the Antarctic and back again each year.

Emperor Penguins are endemic to Antarctica, specifically adapted to its cold environment, and breed on the sea ice.

The Bald Eagle primarily feeds on fish, but it is also known to scavenge or steal food from other animals.

The Song Thrush is recognized for its repetitive and melodic bird songs which can include a wide variety of phrases.

Weaver birds are known for their highly complex and woven nests, often constructed hanging from tree branches.

Woodpeckers are known for their strong beaks and shock-absorbent skulls that allow them to peck at wood to find insects or create nests.

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards, thanks to their unique wing structure and rapid wingbeats.

Kiwis are flightless birds due to the absence of predators in their native New Zealand habitat, leading to an evolution away from flight.

Finches on the Galápagos Islands have beaks adapted to different food sources, demonstrating a key example of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Albatrosses have the longest wingspan of any bird species, enabling them to soar vast distances over the ocean with minimal energy.

Some bird species deliberately allow ants to crawl on their feathers and skin in a behavior known as 'anting', which may help to remove parasites.

European Starlings are known for their spectacular aerial displays called murmurations, involving thousands of birds moving in unison.

Loons are known for their haunting, eerie calls which vary from wails to tremolos and are often heard on northern lakes.

Male Emperor Penguins keep the eggs warm on their feet under a flap of skin during the Antarctic winter while females hunt at sea.