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Stumped
These birds seem like they’re better than humans at solving problems.
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The ugly duckling
One day it’ll grow up to be a beautiful crane—and grow into those wings, too.
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Anyone there?
“Hello?”
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The stare-down
The mohawk on that woodpecker would have anyone else flying away from there as fast as possible. Next, check out these gorgeous photos of cheetahs.Â
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Making waves
It’s tough being America’s avian ambassador.
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Hungry?
The early bird catches the worm—or make that six worms.
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The peanut in the gap
This is what people mean when they say “bird brain.”
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This garden isn’t big enough for the both of us
Hummingbirds are territorial, so that statue better watch out!
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Give a pelican a fish…
… and he’ll eat for a day. But steal his fish, and he might chase you for a day.
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Like looking in a mirror
Wait, I’m not a deer?
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No r-egrets
It’s all fun and games until that sharp beak ends up where it doesn’t belong. Don’t miss these other photos that will make you laugh out loud.
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Strutting in the sand
You do what you have to do to get that new summer profile picture.
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Webbed-foot wave
This bashful mallard looks like he’s trying to tell us something.
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Looking fuzzy
Time for a haircut, maybe?
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Biting off more than you can chew
Is this not a worm?
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Day at the beach
This snowy owl might have migrated a little too far south.
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Big bird
Do these feathers make me look fat?
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He’s sweet, but…
He won’t make a peep! Check out these baby photos that will make you laugh out loud.
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Reading the chickadee chapter
These humans are always pigeonholing us!
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Stuck again
It would really come in handy to be able to fly right now…
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The seed thief
What does a gnome really need all that bird seed for, anyway?
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You can’t park here
Don’t you hate it when someone steals your spot? Next, you need to see these hilarious dog photos.
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