Birds that start with L

L is for Lark

Larks are small to medium sized birds that like to live and make nests on the ground. They eat insects and seeds.
Larks have an intricate and pretty song that people like. Larks have been noted for thousands of years for their song.

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L is for Loon

Waterfowl, Spotted

The loon is a water bird with a long neck and a heavy bill, often with a black and white spotted pattern. It lives on lakes and dives for fish. Loons are known for their haunting calls.

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L is for Lory

Parrots, Australian animals

A lory is a type of brightly colored medium sized parrot that lives on a number of islands in the tropics. Lories mainly eat nectar and fruit.

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L is for Lyrebird

Birds

Lyrebirds are an Australian bird that has an amazing ability to copy any sounds it hears. Lyrebirds live on the ground and eat insects and worms. The male lyrebird has a very interesting tail that looks a little like a lyre.

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