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Here are some obscure and little known facts for bird lovers.
 
Anna's Hummingbird   Quail's head
Hummingbirds can't walk, only fly.
 
The top notch on the quail is called a hmuh.
     
 
The male Bewick’s wren may build 3 or 4 dummy nests before letting the female decide which one to occupy.
 
The average life span of a Robin is 12 years.
     
 
Owls turn their heads almost in a circle because they cannot move their eyes.
A woodpecker can peck on wood close to 500 times a minute.
Feathers make up 10% of the bird's weight.
The nest of a Bald Eagle can weigh over a ton and be 10 feet wide.
All the swans in England are the property of the Queen.
The American crow can be found in all of the USA states except Hawaii.
     
 
Associations between White-throat Goose parents and siblings can continue throughout their lives.
 
In captivity, magpies can be trained to imitate the human voice.
     
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