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14 of the biggest birds on Earth
Reference From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.
Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world
Discover interesting facts about how crows remember faces, mimic human speech and more.
How do migrating birds know where they're going?
To navigate the skies, birds rely on a complex sensory tool kit.
Southern cassowary: The giant prehistoric bird with dinosaur feet
These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a powerful blow.
Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition'
Wild cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned to drink from water fountains — choosing to drink from them even if they have to queue.
Great eared nightjar: The 'baby dragon' bird that lays its eggs on the floor
Great eared nightjars live on the forest floor, remaining motionless throughout the day, camouflaged among leaf litter and tree stumps.
Birds have been nesting in the Arctic Circle for almost 73 million years, newly discovered fossils reveal
A major collection of more than 50 bird fossils found in northern Alaska suggest some ancient ancestors of modern birds learned to either adapt to the harsh Arctic winter, or migrate south during the Mesozoic — the age of dinosaurs.
Do parrots actually understand what they're saying?
Parrots are prolific vocal learners. But do they actually understand the words they say?
