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Big Bird

Standing at 8’2” tall, Big Bird is a compassionate 6 ½-year-old yellow bird.

Birthday: March 20

Standing at 8’2” tall, Big Bird is a compassionate 6 ½-year-old yellow bird. He enjoys helping others in his community, including his best friend Snuffy.

Reflective, thoughtful, and sensitive to the feelings of others, he displays a childlike innocence and great empathy for everyone on Sesame Street. He understands what it means to be a good friend. Big Bird’s favorite activities include dancing, reading, and collecting different things. This first grader also enjoys rollerblading and watching sports. He is proud of his neighborhood, and he especially loves being tall … it helps him see the world from a different point of view!

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Where to find Big Bird?

You can find him on Sesame Street and in the Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Special!