- magpies, unlike other corvids, dont take interest in shiny objects. this is because they view the glisten in them as threatening and avoid them at all costs. this reaction is called neophobia!
- swifts spend most of their lives flying! they eat, drink, mate, and even sleep in the air.
- salt is exceptionally toxic to any bird. when consumed, even in the smallest amounts, their kidneys cant process it properly. this can lead to kidney failure, dehydration, and death. other toxic foods are onion, garlic, sugar, and nutmeg, among many others...
- owls are remarkably quiet in flight. this is because their wings are covered by a velvety structure that absorbs the sound of movement. their remiges are serrated like a comb, which allows them to reduce any aerodynamic disturbances
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