Amazing Facts About These 10 Birds

The Hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards.

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The ostrich is the largest living bird, growing up to 9 feet tall and weighing up to 345 pounds.

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The bee hummingbird is the world's smallest bird, measuring only 2.25 inches in length and weighing less than a dime.

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The wandering albatross has the longest wingspan of any living bird, reaching up to 11 feet.

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The great horned owl is one of the most powerful owls in the world, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet.

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The Andean condor is the largest flying bird in the world, with a wingspan of up to 10 feet.

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The Common Swift is the fastest flying bird, whose speed is up to 106 miles per hour.

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The common cuckoo is the only bird in the world that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.

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The common pigeon is the oldest known domesticated bird, with records of domestication dating back to 4500 BC.

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The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States.

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