examples of birds [4]

There are more than 9,000 species of birds scattered around the world.

partridge

Land-based bird that flies with difficulty.

woodpecker

Widespread insectivore that pecks at the bark of trees to find food and to nest.

oystercatcher

Swift long-billed bird found in Eurasia; it feeds mainly on shellfish.

raven

Strong-billed scavenger with usually black plumage; it sometimes damages crops.

lapwing

Mainly insectivorous bird found in the wetlands and marshes of Eurasia and Africa; it has a tuft of upright feathers on its head.