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How many species of birds exist worldwide?

10,000

Background

There are about 10,000 bird species known worldwide. They range from tiny hummingbirds to huge ostriches. A hummingbird often weighs less than a single peanut. An ostrich grows up to 150 kilograms and cannot fly at all.

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