BIRDS
Emus
Cockatoos
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Cockatoos usually only weigh one pound when they are fully grown.
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They live in big groups, or flocks.
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Depending on the species, most cockatoos can live from 25-60 years.
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Emus are the 2nd largest bird in the world. The 1st is the Ostrich.
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The way to tell whether its an Emu or an Ostrich is the toes. Emus have only three toes.
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Emus are flightless, even though they have wings. The wings are used to cool themselves down and to steer themselves when running.
Ducks
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A male duck is called a drake, a female duck is a hen, and a baby duck is a duckling.
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Ducks are curious and friendly creatures and have been domesticated as pets and farm animals for more than 500 years.
Indian Runner Duck
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Indian Runner Duck legs are set far back on their body and as a result, this duck stands nearly upright like a penguin.
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They don't waddle, instead they can actually run.
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They have very small wings and as a result, are unable to fly
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Females usually lay about 300 eggs a year or more!
Chicken
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Male chickens are called roosters while female chickens are called hens.
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Baby chicks can eat and walk after hatching and only need help keeping warm.
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Hens lay up to 240 eggs in a year.
Peacock
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Males are known as "Peacocks", females are known as "Peahens", and the babies are known as "Peachicks."
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Peacock feathers are called a train. This train develops after they turn three years old.
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They do not like to be alone.
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Their sound is a low pitch that humans are unable to hear.
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