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Birds

Over 10,000 species fill every habitat on Earth

Scarlet Macaw

Common Name:
Macaw
Habitat:
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Diet:
Omnivore — seeds, nuts, fruits, insects
Fun Fact:
Scarlet macaws can live up to 75 years and mate for life.

Bald Eagle

Common Name:
Bald Eagle
Habitat:
Near large bodies of open water across North America
Diet:
Carnivore — fish, waterfowl, small mammals
Fun Fact:
Bald eagles can spot prey from up to 3.2 km (2 miles) away.

Greater Flamingo

Common Name:
Flamingo
Habitat:
Saltwater lakes and lagoons of Africa, Europe, and Asia
Diet:
Omnivore — algae, shrimp, mollusks
Fun Fact:
Flamingos are born white — their pink color comes from the carotenoids in their food.

Great Horned Owl

Common Name:
Horned Owl
Habitat:
Forests, deserts, and urban areas of the Americas
Diet:
Carnivore — rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles
Fun Fact:
Great horned owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees.

Toco Toucan

Common Name:
Toucan
Habitat:
Tropical forests of South America
Diet:
Omnivore — fruits, insects, eggs, small reptiles
Fun Fact:
A toucan's beak can be up to one-third of its total body length.

Emperor Penguin

Common Name:
Emperor Penguin
Habitat:
Antarctic ice and surrounding seas
Diet:
Carnivore — fish, squid, krill
Fun Fact:
Emperor penguins can dive to depths of 550 m (1,800 ft) and hold their breath for 22 minutes.