Extinct Bird Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Extinct Birds

Extinct birds were remarkable creatures that once lived all around the world but are no longer alive today. These birds included the famous dodo, passenger pigeon, and the giant moa which stood over 10 feet tall! Many extinct birds were designed with unique features like the dodo's curved beak or the moa's powerful legs perfect for their island homes.

Some extinct birds lost the ability to fly because they lived on islands with no predators and didn't need to escape. The passenger pigeon once flew in huge flocks with billions of birds darkening the sky, but sadly the last one died in 1914. Scientists study fossils and preserved specimens to learn about these amazing birds and how we can protect birds that are still alive today.