Exploring Nature: Bird Facts

Today, let us consider five interesting facts about birds.

1. The fastest bird on earth is the peregrine falcon. In spectacular dives while hunting, this bird reaches recorded airspeeds of up to 242 mph. When it comes to level flight, the swift has a top recorded air speed of 105 mph. Wow.

2. Owls cannot move their eyes. Their eyeballs are tubular in shape and they rotate their head some 270 degrees. This is further than any other animal and it allows the owl to achieve 360 degree — all around — vision. Owls also have exceptional hearing. They hunt at night and can pinpoint prey just by listening for the slightest movement or sound.