What Is the Other Name for Lapwing?
Lapwing, also called the green plover or peewit, is a glossy green and white bird found throughout Europe and central Asia. It is up to 30 cm (12 in) long. On the back...
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Who Was Icarus?
Icarus was a figure in ancient Greek mythology. He was one of the two sons, of the great craftsman and artist, Daedalus, and was imprisoned with him by King Minos in...
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Why Do Birds Take Baths?
Birds love having water around for bathing and drinking. They too lose water, through respiration and in their droppings. Most small birds need to drink at least twice...
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Why Does Rain Make It Harder for Birds to Fly?
It’s not impossible for birds to fly in the rain, they usually choose not to as rain affects the flight of most birds. They can fly in the rain but not very well. You...
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What Was the Phoenix?
What Was the Phoenix? The phoenix was, according to legend, a bird which died in a fire but came out of the flames alive. In ancient Egypt the phoenix was connected...
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