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Bright blue birds bite bruised bananas.

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The bird of paradise is a large shrub native to Africa, also called the crane flower. They have very large leaves and a distinctive flower, and can grow to around 2-3 metres tall. They will tolerate both drought and mild frost.

B is for Birman

Birmans are sometimes referred to as the "Sacred cat of Burma". They have long hair, dark points, and blue eyes. They have white toes but dark legs.

B is for Birthday

Your birthday is the anniversary of your birth. Birthdays happen once a year on the same date as you were born. You usually get together with your family and friends on your birthday, and have a party with cake.

B is for Biscuit

In some countries, a biscuit is another word for cookie.
And in some countries, it is another word for a scone.
In chess, a bishop moves diagonally on the board. Each bishop stays on the same color squares for the whole game.

B is for Bison

The American Bison is a very large type of cow. They once travelled in massive herds over America, but they were killed almost to extinction by people in the 19th century.
A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, lighter brown summer coat. Bison can reach up to 2 meters (6.6 ft) tall, 3 meters (10 ft) long, and weigh 400 kilograms (882 lb) to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb).

B is for Bit

A bit is the part of the horse's harness that goes inside its mouth. The bit is held in place by the bridle, and reins are attached to either side of the bit. The combination of all three is used by the rider to help control the horse.

B is for Bitch

A bitch is a female dog.

B is for Bite

You bite something when you hold it in your mouth, between your teeth. You usually bite to break off a piece of something, like biting off a mouthful of an apple.
The cat in the picture is biting the woman's nose.
Insects like mosquitos that don't have mouths like ours can still bite you with their tongues.

B is for Bitter

Bitter is a strong flavor that is the opposite of sweet. Beer has a bitter flavor.

B is for Bittern

A bittern is a kind of wading bird with a brown, striped body that blends well with tall reeds. It lives in wetlands and eats small fish, frogs, and insects.

B is for Bitumen

Bitumen is another word for either asphalt or tar, depending on what country you are from. It is used in making roads.

B is for Bizarre

Something is bizarre if it is strikingly odd in appearance or effect.

B is for Black

Black is the colour of the night sky or the deepest, darkest shadow. The swan in the picture is black.

B is for Black eye

A black eye is an injury that looks worse than it really is. A black eye, or shiner, can be caused by any damage near the eye or eyebrow. Even a small bump or knock can cause a spectacular black eye.
A black panther is simply a leopard that is very dark. If you look closely, you can still see the spots.

B is for Black swan

A black swan type of swan that lives in Australia and nearby islands, especially around lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

B is for Blackberry

Blackberries are the fruit of a very thorny plant closely related to the raspberry. They spread quickly by sending roots under the ground that then sprout new plants. They can easily get unmanageable and are hard to keep under control because of the thorns. Today, you can buy thornless blackberries.
Blackberries are most often used to make jam.

B is for Blackbird

Blackbird is a name given to a number of medium-sized birds with shiny black feathers. Blackbirds can be found across much of the world in woodlands and gardens. They scratch around on the ground for insects, and also eat berries.

B is for Blackboard

A blackboard, or chalkboard, is a surface you can write on in chalk. Blackboards are usually used in classrooms or to write menus in restaurants.