How fast can an Adélie penguin swim? Adélie penguins are natural born swimmers. In the Olympics, the best swimmers from around the world can reach speeds of just under 5 mph, but they can’t keep it up for long. An Adélie penguin has no trouble swimming at a pace of 5 mph for hours on …
American black duck in flight. Photo by Maslowski Photo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceImage source What do American black ducks look like? The American black duck is a large dabbling duck. They do not dive, but instead tip their heads down and tails up when they forage for food underwater. They look very similar to …
The anhinga is an interesting bird that is 32-36 inches in height (a little bit smaller than a great blue heron). This bird has an impressive wingspan of up to 4 feet and weighs up to 3 lbs. Anhingas have blackish, very long, thin, necks. Their small snakelike heads with long pointed bills which make …
Closeup of an Atlantic puffin. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Image Source What does an Atlantic puffin look like? The Atlantic puffin is a small sea bird that looks like a clown due to their multicolored bills and white cheeks. Atlantic puffins are stocky black and white birds with large heads and orange legs. Puffins …
Closeup of bald eagle U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Karen Laubenstein Image Source The bald eagle is a raptor in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the United States (except Hawaii), and northern Mexico. A raptor …