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22 Feathery Creatures

With over 10,500 identified species, birds are found in all corners of the world. Each
species is unique and able to survive in a huge range of environment.

Read the descriptions of some birds given below and write their names. Use
pictures as clues.

1. It is the only known poisonous bird in the
world. The poison is found in its skin and
feather. ____________________________

2. This bird is found in Australia which can
imitate car sirens and chainsaws, as well as
other birds’ voice. _____________________
Owl Ovenbird
3. This bird has big eyes that allow it to see in
almost pitch darkness. _________________

4. This bird has a long beak of about 23 cm in
length. It is much longer than its own
body. ____________________________

Toucan 5. This bird of South America builds a nest of Bird of Paradise
cemented sand. It is so strong that it does
not crack even when hit with a stone.

____________________________

6. This bird is sometimes called sea parrot . It
nests in a rabbit’s hole.
Kookaburra ____________________________ Puffin

7. In Australia, this bird is known as
bushmans’ clock because of its morning
and evening chorus. It can also laugh and

chuckle. ___________________________
8. This beautiful bird is found only in Papua
Swift New Guinea. _________________________ Lyrebird

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The most dangerous bird species in the world is said to be the Southern Cassowary. Cassowaries can
grow up to 6ft. tall and 130 lbs and are equipped with large, sharp spurs with which they kick their
enemies to defend themselves and their territory.

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