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| The Bald Eagle is the symbol of America. [image] |
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| The male cardinal is red in color; whereas, the female cardinal is brown with an orange beak. |
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| Ducks come in many colors, brown, black, and white to name a few. They swim using webbed feet. Famous ducks are "Daffy Duck" and "Donald Duck". |
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| The term "Peacock" refers to the male bird, and the female bird is referred to as a "Peahen". Peacocks are a member of the Pheasant family. |
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| The American male Robin has a beautiful orange breast and its female mate is less colorful. In Michigan, the return of the Robin is a the "sign" of Spring. |
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| A turkey is a large, flightless bird. Benjamin Franklin wanted the Turkey to be our National Bird instead of the Bald Eagle. |
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| A crane has very long legs and necks. They fly with their long necks streatched out. |
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| Parrots have strong, curved beaks. They have two toes at the front of each foot and two at the back of each foot. |
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| The Rooster is the male version of a chicken. If you own a Rooster, you may be familiar with its morning song of "Cock-a-doodle-doo". |
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| Swans are beautiful, graceful birds that seem to glide across the water. Although very beautiful, swans can be very territorial and may attack when threatened. |
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| The dove is white and is a sign of peace. They are often used in magic acts or released at weddings. |
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| The goose is a migratory bird that flies South for the winter. The male species is called a "Gander". |
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