examples of birds [3]

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

cardinal

Brightly colored bird with a tuft of upright feathers on its head; it is found mostly in North American woods and gardens.

swift

Widespread and very swift insectivore; it is usually airborne since its toes make it difficult to perch.

jay

Usually noisy, brightly colored bird found in forests; it feeds mainly on fruit and insects.

starling

Straight-billed omnivorous bird with dark plumage; it lives in trees.

northern saw-whet owl

Nocturnal bird of prey found in the forests of North America.