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7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by 24hoursreporter: 6:05pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
Birds are amazing creatures. There is always a lot to learn about birds. Some have claws on their winds while others have the ability to recognize human faces In fact, the more you read about birds, the more interesting things you find out about them. In this articles, you will learn about 7 mind blowing but controversial facts about birds. Keep reading to discover some of the things you never know about different bird species. 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds 1. Chicken And Ostriches Are The Closest Modern Relatives To Tyrannosaurus Rex One of the mind Blowing But Controversial facts about birds is that chicken and ostriches are closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex. Tyrannosaurus is one of the largest carnivorous Dinosaurs. Scientists have always suspected a link between dinosaurs and modern birds. However, a 2008 publication published in the Journal science found molecular evidence according to Smithsonian Magazine. 2. Baby Hoatzins Have Tiny Claws On Their Wings Hoatzin is a specie of tropical bird that is common in swamps, riparian forests and mangroves of the Amazon. Hoatzins are also called reptile birds, skunk bird, stink bird and Canje pheasant. Baby hoatzins have tiny claws on their wings. The claws help them to climb. Outside the claws on their wings, they also have on their feet. This makes it easier for the chicks to climb. According to Audubon , having claws in the wing is a safety feature for Hoatzins chicks. Since their nests are mostly in trees that overhang water, they can easily hop down into the water when predators hunt them, and climb the tree back when it is safe. However, once the Hoatzin chicks are matured, the claws will disappear. This is due to the fact that they don’t need the claws again, once they start flying. #3. Crows And Ravens Are Extremely Intelligent Crows are exceptional species of birds. They can do incredible things you can’t even imagine. According to National Geographic, crows can use tools and solve logic puzzles. Also, Scientists believe that ravens may even pre-plan their task. Ordinarily, this is a trait most people thought it was exclusive to human beings in the past. Without doubt, crows and ravens are the smartest birds on earth. They may have tiny brains, but they often outsmart children and apes. #4. Pigeon Can Recognize Human Faces One of the mind blowing but controversial facts about birds is that Pigeons can recognize human faces. Let me blow your mind a little, do you know that pigeons can learn how to read? Oh No! you don’t, after all I am not the only surprised person here. In a Paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy Of Science, scientists established that pigeons can learn to recognize around 50 words. Also, they can distinguish words from non words. #5. Ospreys Carry Their Prey In A Specific Way To Maintain More Balance In The Air Generally, Ospreys love catching fresh fish. And they prefer taking their fish close to their nest before eating it. But most times, it is often difficult to transport their prey home as it may affect their balance in the air. So, Ospreys know how to carry their to maintain balance in the air. They do this by situating their fish in their grasp, so that it is aerodynamically streamlined as possible. #6. Parasitic Jaegers Gather Foods By Stealing It Directly From The Mouths Of Other Birds Parasitic Jaegers will never go and search for their own food. Rather, they will wait somewhere especially in the sea and steal foods directly from other birds’ mouth. What they do is to chase other small birds in the sea and harass them into dropping the food they have caught for themselves. And then eat it. They don’t just like stressing themselves, they rely on other birds effort to feed. #7. California Condors Have Very Big Wingspans And People Often Mistake Them For Aircraft California condors are very strange species of birds with big wings. In fact, these birds are often mistaken for small aircraft due to the size of its wind. The birds’ winds is 9.5 feet and as at 1987, the population of Condors in the world was just 22 birds. However, they were captured and placed into a captive breeding program. Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2019/01/01/7-mind-blowing-but-controversial-facts-about-birds/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 Seun dominique 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by 24hoursreporter: 6:09pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
Birds are indeed amazing creatures. |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by stalwart123(m): 6:16pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
That's why they transformed to birds craftly 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Nobody: 6:42pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
One day, a long time ago, after consuming plenty cannabis, I observed fowls nearby and a light bulb lit up (full current) in my brain and I instantly realized these guys were mini dinosaurs, T-Rex in particular. I should have just shut up. I had to open my big mouth. I related my observation to my buddies and they attributed it to highness. I hope they see this post. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Homeboiy: 6:53pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
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Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Yinkey6(m): 9:24pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
JasonScoolari: JasonScoolari: 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by lordm(m): 10:17pm On Jan 01, 2019 |
Educative, keep it up 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Diso60090(m): 2:20am On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari: Na God go punish that your hand wey you use write this rubbish Nor enter Benin again ooh if you love your self 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Nonso92(m): 7:19am On Jan 02, 2019 |
Nice post |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by naijaboiy: 8:10am On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:LOL...you never even see anything. Better find your pastor. 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 8:35am On Jan 02, 2019 |
naijaboiy:Lol, Happy New year Bro. 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 8:39am On Jan 02, 2019 |
Diso60090:I dey enter Akpakpava with my babe like dis. 1 Like
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Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Diso60090(m): 9:23am On Jan 02, 2019 |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Deckline(m): 10:26am On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:Hmmm...this table wey you dey shake so,i don komot hand for your mata o. Before oyimbo people create airloplane Edo women don dey fly.. what is the difference between aircraft and w*tchcraft? All of them no be craft 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by DumaEmpire(m): 10:39am On Jan 02, 2019 |
Nice... Eagles self no make the list ..no wonder Nigerian super eagles are nothing to write home about |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by BeeBeeOoh(m): 8:58pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:We'll soon get to your chapter 6 Likes
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Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 9:15pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
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Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by BeeBeeOoh(m): 9:27pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:I pour for you jare. How the merry things take go nah? 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 9:30pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
BeeBeeOoh:Going smoothly, nah just one of my illegal fowl wen I plan to kill for my birthday fly fence escape. The thing still dey pain me. 2 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by BeeBeeOoh(m): 9:36pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:You for jump fence nah, give am hot pursuit and re-escape am back into the cage 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 9:40pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
BeeBeeOoh:Na for bathroom I take site am dey scale the fence. I almost cry... And funny thing is that, almost every body for that my hood get spare fowl wen resemble my own. 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by BeeBeeOoh(m): 9:59pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:na to colonize any available fowl remain for you now 1 Like |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Uyiii: 10:04pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari, you're a cow sha. honestly I understood the humour in your tribal diss and I can categorically say I don't have an atom of anger about your post as regards the binis. I am not a tribal extremist/fanatic, I am not a tribal bigot. I actually laughed the first time I read your post and even dash you one like, so relax, no one is beefing anybody here. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 10:08pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
BeeBeeOoh:I dey reason am. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Zimri(m): 10:12pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by JasonScoolari: 10:14pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
Uyiii:You're dumb bro, you think we're fools here? You viewed this thread countless times waiting for the right time to drop your anger. I know your type. Furck off and remain the hate filled shiit Uyiii. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Uyiii: 10:20pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
JasonScoolari:ok. 7 Likes |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by Nobody: 10:23pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
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Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by OnyeEgo1(m): 11:28pm On Jan 02, 2019 |
Uyiii: You messed up big time I swear! 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by ReneeNuttall(f): 6:50am On Jan 03, 2019 |
BeeBeeOoh: Lol,luckily I'm not am indigen. |
Re: 7 Mind Blowing But Controversial Facts About Birds by ReneeNuttall(f): 6:53am On Jan 03, 2019 |
Deckline: Una wan use laugh remove my teeth abi |
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