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A pardalote is a small, bright Australian bird with a short, pointed beak and neat, speckled plumage. It lives in dry woodland and shrubland. Pardalotes feed mainly on insects and small grubs, and they also visit flowers for nectar.
Parrots are one of the most intelligent birds. They can learn to say a few hundred words and make excellent pets. They originally come from the warmer areas of the world and are usually found in forests. They eat seeds, nuts and fruit. The can live for a long time, with the larger parrots sometimes living to 80 years old.
A partridge is a small, round-bodied bird with a short beak and strong legs, usually with brown or grey feathers that help it blend into the ground. It lives in open fields, grasslands, and farmland, often hiding in thick cover. Partridges mostly walk on the ground to find seeds, grains, and small insects, and they use quick bursts of flight to escape danger.
Penguins are birds that live in the sea in the southern half of the world. There are many different kinds of penguin. They are excellent swimmers and are well-adapted to cold water. They eat fish and other small sea animals. Penguins cannot fly - their wings are used as flippers when they are swimming. Some people think penguins look like they are wearing a tuxedo.
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The petrel is a seabird with long, narrow wings and a pointed beak. It lives near the coast and spends much of its life flying and gliding above the sea. Petrels look distinctive because many species have a dark body and they often fly with quick, steady wingbeats. They feed by grabbing small fish and squid from the water's surface.
A phalarope is a small wading bird with a thin beak and legs, often with a mix of gray, brown, and lighter tones. It lives along the coasts and on inland lakes and wetlands, especially near shallow water. Phalaropes swim and feed in the water, sometimes stirring up tiny creatures near the surface. They're known for their habit of swimming in a tight circle as they search for food.
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The common pigeon, or rock pigeon, is found mostly in cities all over the world. They scavenge for food in trash where people live, and people feed them too. The wild version of the rock pigeon used to live on cliffs by the sea. In cities, they are often found high up on buildings, which isn't far removed from their natural habitat.
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Plovers are a group of similar birds. They are mostly small to medium shorebirds with a short, straight beak and neat, compact body. They live along beaches, mudflats, and other open coastal or inland water areas. Many plovers are known for their calm, watchful behavior and their habit of staying still to blend in with their surroundings.
The ptarmigan is a small bird with feathered feet that help keep it warm in the snow. It lives in cold, rocky areas like mountains and tundra, where it often changes color from brown in summer to white in winter to blend in. Ptarmigan are mostly ground dwelling. They eat plants and buds, and in winter they may also pick at twigs and seeds.
