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examples of birds
There are more than 9,000 species of birds scattered around the world.
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partridge
Land-based bird that flies with difficulty; it is the most hunted game bird.
woodpecker
Widespread insectivore that pecks at the bark of trees to find food and to nest.
oystercatcher
Swift long-billed bird found in Eurasia; it feeds mainly on shellfish.
raven
Strong-billed scavenger with usually black plumage; it sometimes damages crops.
lapwing
Mainly insectivorous bird found in the wetlands and marshes of Eurasia and Africa; it has a tuft of upright feathers on its head.