Introduction: Bangladesh is a country of natural beauties. It is filled with deep forests, canals, rivers, marshes, bushes and beels and haors which have made this country a happy abode of birds. Many types of birds are found everywhere in Bangladesh. They are different in size, color, and nature.
Common Birds: The crow is the most common bird in Bangladesh. It is seen everywhere in our country. It is a very black and ugly bird. Its voice is quite harsh. When it caws at dawn, we understand that the night is over. The sparrow is another common bird that is always seen in and around our dwelling places. The pigeon, the dove, the drongo, the woodpecker, the heron, the goose are some of the most common birds in Bangladesh. The magpie robin (doel) and the cuckoo are the singing birds of Bangladesh. The parrot, the mayna, and the martin are the talking birds of Bangladesh. They can imitate the voice of the people and can respond intelligently when a stranger arrives at home. It’s really very wonderful to hear when these birds speak like men or women. That’s why some of our people keep them as pets.
Birds of Prey: The hawk, the eagle, the falcon, the kite are the birds of prey usually found in the hilly areas. They usually kill small birds to feed on. The crane and the Kingfisher are very nice birds to look at. They live near ponds and water and catch small fish to feed on them. The vulture is a very big and ugly bird that feeds upon dead bodies and carcasses.
Nature: The nature of all birds is not the same. Some are gentle and some are mischievous. The crow is a very mischievous and cunning bird.
Place Where They Live: Some birds live in and around the dwelling places of the people, some birds live in the branches of the trees. Some birds live in the bushes, sanctuaries, and in deep forests.
Usefulness: Birds are very essential for a balanced environment. Some birds eat worms, dead bodies, and nasty things. They keep our environment neat and clean.
Conclusion: One of the wonderful creations of Almighty Allah is the bird. It does a lot of good to us. It gives us pleasure. Some of the birds are very useful to us. We should be kind to them so that they can live in a carefree spirit. If we want to live in this world in a congenial atmosphere, we must keep these birds alive.