A Little Bird Told Me

Question: What bird figures on the national flag of Mexico?

Answer: The national flag of Mexico depicts an eagle holding a snake in its talons.

Question: Which of these is not a bird?

Answer: A bat is a mammal, the only one that can fly. The others are birds found throughout the world.

Question: Which is the smallest living bird?

Answer: The bee hummingbird of Cuba is the smallest living bird at 2.48 inches (6.3 centimeters) long and weighing less than 0.11 ounce (3 grams).

Question: What grows over a turkey’s beak?

Answer: The long piece of flesh that grows from a turkey’s forehead and hangs over its beak is called a snood.

Question: In which country did pigeon racing begin as a sport?

Answer: Pigeon racing as a sport began in Belgium, where in 1818 the first long-distance race of more than 100 miles (160 km) was held.

Question: Where would you not find parrots in the wild?

Answer: Parrots and their relatives are found in the wild on all continents except Europe and Antarctica. Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and other Pacific islands are especially rich in parrots.