Just because humans don't fly doesn't mean they aren't very similar to birds. Check out these top 20 reasons why birds are just like you and me.
1. They like to sit in trees.
And so do I. Birds say “I want to sit in a tree, so I’m going to sit in a tree.” I say that, too.
2. They jump in puddles.
One of the life’s most pleasurable feelings.
3. They eat food that has fallen on the ground.
You’re not fooling anybody. We all saw you count to seven and still eat that now carpet crusted candy bar.
4. They like to travel with family and friends.
Migration takes place together.
5. They walk slowly when they’re tired.
As do the best of us.
6. They sing unusual tunes.
Nobody recognizes that version of "Blank Space" you just whistled; the birds never seem to get it right, either.
7. They get trapped.
I remember feeling trapped when I played hide and go seek as a child and nobody remembered to search for me. I also remember the hummingbird trapped in my garage for a day until I tried to use a net for capturing purposes. It then got scared, hit the ceiling, and fell to the ground, dead. Nonetheless, we all get trapped.
8. They get lost.
Sometimes, a bird seems to be flying against the wind. But that has happened to many people, too.
9. They make others happy.
When you hear a bird chirping and washing itself in a bird bath, it makes you smile. Sometimes people make each other smile, too.
10. They like to play.
Birds go swimming and then shake off the water on each other as means of play. Sometimes, when I go swimming, I get a mouthful of water and shoot it through my teeth at the people around me.
11. They like sweets.
Birds enjoy an occasional treat of a French baguette from my mother, as do I.
12. They like to travel.
Migration.
13. They like warm weather.
Don’t we all?
14. Sometimes, they fall behind.
There’s always the lone rider that’s flying east when the flock was flying westward three hours ago. Sometimes, people fall behind, too. The good news is you can always turn around and head back on the right track. Westward, that is.
15. They people watch.
Every morning, when I wake up, there is a bird outside of my window, lurking in the tree. Sometimes, people lurk in trees and bushes and watch others, too.
16. They don’t brush their teeth.
And neither do some people.
17. They enjoy the wind in their faces.
There is nothing like the wind blowing back your hair as you gaze into the sunset.
18. They build sturdy homes.
Just like straw is sturdy for birds, bricks are used for humans.
19. Sometimes birds walk funny.
Many people walk funny, too.
20. They are free.
And so are you.
Birds and humans are almost exactly alike, apart from the wing difference. Which similarity stands out the most to you?
