Bird Fun Facts

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  1. 3. This bird is known for its beautiful song
  2. 6. This bird can mimic human speech
  3. 10. This bird is famous for its large colourful beak
  4. 12. This bird is one of the smallest birds in Britain
  5. 13. This bird has one of the largest wingspans of any bird
  6. 14. This bird can fly backwards
  7. 15. This bird can hover in the air while hunting
  8. 16. This bird is known for forming long-lasting pairs
  9. 17. This bird can spot prey from kilometres away
  10. 19. This bird creates spectacular flock formations called murmurations
  11. 20. This bird often stands on one leg
  12. 21. This bird cannot fly but is an excellent swimmer
  13. 22. This bird hides acorns for later and helps plant new trees
  14. 24. This bird can recognise human faces
  15. 25. This bird stores fish in a large throat pouch
  16. 27. This bird lays one of the largest eggs relative to its body size
Down
  1. 1. This bird can drink both fresh and salt water
  2. 2. This bird often stands motionless while hunting fish
  3. 4. This bird has waterproof feathers
  4. 5. This bird is one of the fastest animals on Earth
  5. 6. This bird is traditionally featured in a Christmas song
  6. 7. This bird can turn its head about 270 degrees
  7. 8. This bird is known for collecting shiny objects
  8. 9. This bird spreads its wings to dry after diving
  9. 11. This bird is famous for singing at night
  10. 18. This bird dives into water to catch fish
  11. 21. This bird displays colourful tail feathers to attract mates
  12. 23. This bird drums on trees to find insects
  13. 24. This bird was once used in coal mines to detect dangerous gases
  14. 26. This bird is the largest living bird