Birds: Masters of the Sky

Explanation: The ostrich is the largest living bird, reaching up to 2.75 m tall and weighing up to 150 kg. It cannot fly but can run at 70 km/h.

Explanation: The hummingbird is the only bird capable of flying backwards, hovering, and even flying upside down. Its wings beat up to 80 times per second!

Explanation: The wandering albatross holds the wingspan record with up to 3.70 m. This seabird can glide for hours without flapping its wings.

Explanation: A group of crows is called a "murder" in English, but in French it is simply called a "volée" (flock) of crows.

Explanation: Birds have 3 eyelids: an upper, a lower, and a nictitating membrane (transparent) that protects the eye while allowing them to see.

Explanation: The Gallic rooster has been the national symbol of France since antiquity. Its Latin name "gallus" means both "rooster" and "Gaul".

Explanation: The African grey parrot is considered the best imitator. It can learn over 1000 words and understand the context of their use.

Explanation: The swift can stay in flight for up to 10 months straight! It sleeps, eats and mates while flying. It only lands to nest.

Explanation: Flamingos are born gray or white. Their pink color comes from carotenoid pigments found in the shrimp and algae they eat.

Explanation: The male bird of paradise performs spectacular dances and displays its colorful plumage to attract females. These displays can last several hours.