A to Z of unusual birds
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OF UNUSUAL BIRDS
astrapia
Did you know that the males have a ribbon tail which is three times longer than their body?
The Bowerbird has a choreographed dance it performs to attract mates bowerbird
Carola’s parotia
These birds are from Papua New Guinea
Dacnis
Did you know that Dacnis males are blue and Dacnis females are green?
eurasian Bullfinch
These birds live in Europe and Asia
frigatebird
Fun fact: Frigatebirds get their food by stealing it from other birds
guinea turaco
The underneath of this bird’s feathers are bright red
Hoopoe
These birds have been known to live on Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world!
inca tern
The longer these birds’ moustaches are, the healthier the bird is!
jacana
This bird’s long legs make it possible for it to walk across lily pads on water
king of saxony bird
This type of bird has feather plumes which can grow up to 50cm long
lance-tailed manakin
These birds live in many different countries throughout South America
mandarin duck
Did you kow that in China, this duck may be given to a bride for good fortune?
northern cardinal
A fun fact: these birds eat berries which make their feathers red
orange backed woodpecker
This bird lives in Asia
purple starling
These birds lay blue eggs
quetzal
Interestingly, this is the national bird of Guatemala
rufous-crested coquette
These birds are quite small, they only grows to a maximum of 7cm
secretary bird
This birds is endangered!
tropical royal flycatcher
Did you know that these birds make their nests near water so they are safer from predators?
ultramarine lorikeet
This birds is also endangered!
vermillion flycatcher
The male birds bring gifts to their partners
whooping crane
Unfortunately, this is another type of bird that is endangered!
xuntus’s hummingbird
A fun fact, this bird has an extendable tongue to
catch insects
yellow warbler
Did you know this bird is so light, it weighs less than a £2 coin
zebra finch
This bird lives in Australian grasslands
This book is dedicated to the robin who would visit my garden everyday in lockdown. Who brought joy during times of confusion.
Text and Illustrations
This Alphabet book introduces many different birds from around the world. It is filled with fun facts and colourful illustrations. Increasingly, children are less exposed to our environment and the amazing things that surround us every day. This book will inspire young minds to learn more about our planet, appreciate the world around us, and care more for our natural environment.
