Discover these birds hidden around Hiatus

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In Victorian times, postmen wore red jackets and were nicknamed "Robins" — hence robins became a symbol of delivering Christmas cheer. 

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 Herons can stand stock-still for hours while hunting, often resembling statues. 

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In medieval Europe, cormorants were symbols of greed — but in parts of Asia, they’ve been trained to catch fish for fishermen for over 1,000 years. 

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 These busy little birds seem to never stop wagging their tails — the reason is unclear, but might help flush insects from grass.

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 Blue tits are extremely clever — they were once famous for learning to peck through foil milk bottle tops to drink the cream.

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 Male blackbirds are black with yellow beaks, but females are brown, often mistaken for a different species.

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 Ducklings can swim within hours of hatching and follow mum in single file — a behaviour called "imprinting."

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 The kingfisher’s stunning blue is not due to pigment — it’s created by the way light reflects off its feathers.

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 They soar in wide circles, often seen riding thermals — using warm air currents to save energy.

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 Crows are remarkably intelligent — they can solve puzzles, use tools, and even recognise human faces.