Birds

He adopted a vegetarian diet and would buy caged birds just so he could release them.

They are the largest living bird species, and have the biggest eggs of all living birds.

They are ratites, a useful grouping of medium to large flightless birds.

Spotting an eagle is a rare moment for many people, but when the chance arises, how much do you actually know about these beautiful birds?

The eagle is known to be one of the strongest birds able to carry the heaviest loads, with one being recorded carrying 15 lbs (6.8 kg).

With a height of 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) and a wing span of 7.5 feet (2.3 meters), the average male bald eagle is one of the largest birds around.

The eagle has long been considered "The King of Birds".

It weighs just one pound (0.45 kg) but can fly faster than many other birds of this size.

Cheetahs will also feed on wildebeest calves and, occasionally, smaller animals including rabbits, hares and birds.

It was a cartoon image of a whale being pulled out of water in a net by eight little birds - representative of Larry the Twitter bird.

Peacocks are among the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on earth, but there are so many things that we fail to realize about these breathtaking birds.

The word "peacock" does not actually apply to both the male and female birds.

These birds first lived within forests and rainforests, an environment which still remains their most comfortable and natural habitat.

This can be seen in male and female birds and also across different species.

The birds are sometimes seen doing this in the wild to protect themselves from a predator.

Peafowl do not enjoy living alone, and tend to stay within small groups as they are highly sociable and dependent birds.

Male birds are not known for having just one partner in the wild.

With a fairly large wingspan around 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) and it's large feathers, the peacock is one of the largest flying birds on earth.

Some of the wildlife found on the islands include: monkeys, birds, lizards, and even antelopes.

Ostriches are the largest birds in the world.