Did you know? A Peregrine Falcon can dive at over 320 km/h – the fastest animal on Earth.
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Raptors have keen eyesight, powerful talons, and hooked beaks. They hunt during the day (or night for owls) and play a vital role in balancing ecosystems.
Did you know? A Peregrine Falcon can dive at over 320 km/h – the fastest animal on Earth.
Conservation – Protecting Birds of Prey helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Ducks, geese, and swans have webbed feet and waterproof feathers. They are strong swimmers and often migrate in V‑formations.
Did you know? A Mallard can sleep with one eye open while the other half of its brain stays awake.
Conservation – Protecting Duck-like Birds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Owls, nightjars, and frogmouths are adapted to low light. Their silent flight and exceptional hearing make them efficient nocturnal hunters.
Did you know? An owl’s eyes are fixed in their sockets – they turn their whole head up to 270°.
Conservation – Protecting Night Birds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Over half of all bird species are passerines. They have feet adapted to grip branches and produce complex songs.
Did you know? The Superb Lyrebird can mimic chainsaws, camera shutters, and other birds perfectly.
Conservation – Protecting Perching Birds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Seabirds spend most of their lives over open water. They have special salt glands to drink seawater and often travel thousands of miles.
Did you know? The Arctic Tern migrates from pole to pole – the longest migration of any animal!
Conservation – Protecting Seabirds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Woodpeckers, nuthatches, and creepers climb tree trunks in search of insects. Their stiff tail feathers act as a prop.
Did you know? A woodpecker’s tongue can wrap around its skull to protect the brain while pecking.
Conservation – Protecting Tree-clinging Birds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Pheasants, quails, and grouse spend most of their time on the ground. They rely on camouflage and rapid take‑off to escape predators.
Did you know? The male peacock’s tail contains over 200 iridescent feathers.
Conservation – Protecting Upland Ground Birds helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
Herons, egrets, and sandpipers have long legs to wade through shallow water while hunting fish and insects.
Did you know? A flamingo’s pink colour comes from the shrimp and algae it eats.
Conservation – Protecting Waders helps maintain healthy ecosystems worldwide.
