The King of the Birds – Stronger is not Always the Winner

The King of the Birds is a beautiful moral story about birds. The birds of the forest argue over who should be their king and decide to settle it with a competition—whoever flies the highest will win. 

This story tells us that being stronger is not always the winner. Let’s read how a wren wins with his cleverness.

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The King of the Birds – Let’s Read

In a big, beautiful forest filled with tall trees, sparkling rivers, and endless blue skies, all the birds lived together in harmony. 

They chirped happily during the day and rested peacefully at night. But one morning, a great argument broke out among them—who should be the King of the Birds?

The eagle spread his powerful wings and said, “I am the strongest! No bird can match my strength and speed. I deserve to be king!”

The owl, with his sharp eyes and calm voice, hooted, “Wisdom is more important than strength. I am the wisest of all birds, and wisdom should rule over power.”

The peacock proudly fanned out his colorful feathers and declared, “A king must be grand and majestic! Look at my beauty—surely, I am the best choice!“

Other birds joined the argument too. The falcon, the hawk, the vulture, the sparrow—all had their own reasons why they should be king. 

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The noise grew louder and louder until finally, the wise old parrot spoke up.

“Enough! Instead of arguing, let’s have a fair competition. The winner will be crowned the King of the Birds.”

The birds nodded in agreement. 

But what kind of competition should they have? After much discussion, they came up with a simple rule—whoever could fly the highest would be the king!

Excitement spread through the forest as all the birds prepared for the great challenge. 

The strongest birds flapped their wings, getting ready to show off their power. 

The smaller birds, though nervous, were determined to try their best. 

The sky above them was clear and bright—the perfect setting for a grand contest that would decide their king! 

Birds Excited About The Challenge

The birds gathered in a large open field, their feathers ruffling in the wind.

Excitement filled the air as they prepared for the big competition. 

The rule was simple—whoever could fly the highest would be crowned the King of the Birds!

As soon as the signal was given, the birds took off with great energy. 

The mighty eagle spread its huge wings and soared powerfully toward the sky. 

The swift hawk shot up like an arrow, moving faster than most birds could follow. 

The graceful falcon glided smoothly, rising higher with every flap. 

Even the small sparrow and tiny wren joined in, determined to prove themselves.

The sky was soon filled with birds, all flying as high as they could. 

Some birds got tired quickly and returned to the ground, while others kept going, pushing themselves to reach new heights. 

The spectators below chirped and cheered, watching in awe as the strongest birds continued their climb.

High above, the eagle soared with confidence. 

Looking down, he saw that most of the birds had already given up. “I must be the winner,” he thought proudly. 

But little did he know, a tiny wren had a clever plan up its sleeve! 

The Clever Trick

The mighty eagle soared higher and higher, flapping its strong wings with pride. 

One by one, the other birds grew tired and started flying back down. The hawk, the falcon, and even the strong vulture could not keep up. 

Soon, only the eagle remained, flying far above everyone else.

The birds below watched in awe. “The eagle has won!” they chirped. “He is truly the strongest of us all!”

High up in the sky, the eagle looked around and saw no other birds near him. 

He smiled proudly and thought, “I am the King of the Birds!”

But just as the eagle was about to glide back down, a tiny wren suddenly fluttered out from between his feathers!

The little bird had been hiding all along, resting in the eagle’s thick plumage while he did all the hard work. 

Now, when the eagle was at its highest point, the wren stretched its tiny wings and flew up—just a little higher than the eagle!

The birds below gasped in surprise. “Look! The wren is flying higher than the eagle!” they exclaimed.

The eagle, shocked and out of breath, could not fly any higher. He realized what had happened and felt both amazed and tricked at the same time. 

The clever little wren had outsmarted him!

Though some birds protested, saying strength should matter more, others agreed that intelligence was just as important as power. 

The wren had used its brain instead of just its wings—and that made it a worthy winner.

The Final Decision

The birds gathered on the ground, chirping and chattering loudly. The eagle, though strong and proud, had been outsmarted by the tiny wren.

Now, a big debate began—who should be the true King of the Birds?

Some birds sided with the eagle. “Strength is what matters most!” squawked the hawk. 

“A king should be mighty. The eagle flew the highest with his own strength, while the wren only used a trick!”

But other birds disagreed. “The wren was clever,” said the wise old owl. 

“A true king is not just strong, but also smart. The wren used intelligence to win, and that is even greater than strength.”

The argument continued for a while. Some birds believed only the strongest should rule, while others thought that wisdom was the greatest power of all.

Finally, the peacock, known for his beauty and fairness, stepped forward.

“Let’s think carefully,” he said. “The eagle is strong, and we all respect his power. But the wren has shown us that intelligence can sometimes achieve what strength alone cannot. A true leader must be wise as well as strong.”

The birds nodded in agreement. 

The wren, though small, had proven that wisdom could overcome even the greatest strength. 

And so, after much discussion, the birds decided—the wren would be crowned the King of the Birds!

The tiny wren hopped forward, humbled yet proud. The other birds cheered, celebrating their new king. 

Even the eagle, though disappointed, nodded in respect. 

From that day on, the birds learned an important lesson—true greatness is not just about power, but also about intelligence and wisdom.

End of the Day

The tiny wren stood proudly as the birds cheered. 

Even though it was the smallest among them, it had used its intelligence to win the competition. And so, the wren was officially crowned the King of the Birds! 

The eagle, though disappointed, nodded in respect. He had learned an important lesson—strength alone is not enough to be a true leader. 

Many birds who had once believed only in power now realized that wisdom and cleverness were just as important.

From that day on, all the birds in the forest remembered this great competition. 

They no longer judged others only by their size or strength but also by their intelligence and smart thinking.

Moral of the Story

Cleverness and wisdom can achieve what strength alone cannot. 

It is not always the biggest or the strongest who wins, but the one who uses their mind in the smartest way!

What Kids Learn from This Story

This story teaches children some important life lessons:

• Intelligence is more powerful than strength – The tiny wren was not the biggest or strongest bird, but it used its smart thinking to win the competition. This shows that cleverness and wisdom can help solve problems in ways that strength alone cannot.

• Hard work and strategy matter – While strength is important, thinking smartly and planning wisely can lead to success in life. Instead of only relying on power, using our brains can help us achieve great things.

• Honesty and fairness are important – The birds had a fair competition and accepted the winner, even if it was unexpected. This teaches kids that playing fair and accepting results gracefully is an important part of life.

• Respect everyone, no matter their size – The wren was the smallest bird, yet it became the king. This reminds us that everyone has value, no matter how big or small they are.

This fun and meaningful story helps kids understand that being smart, using creativity, and thinking ahead can help them succeed in life!

10 Fun Facts About Wrens

Here are 10 fun facts about Wrens that you need to know:

1. Wrens are small birds, but they have big personalities and are very active and energetic.
2. They have a loud and beautiful song that can be heard even from far away. Some species can sing over 100 different tunes.
3. Male wrens build multiple nests to impress a female. The female then picks the best one to lay her eggs.
4. Wrens are very light, weighing only 9 to 12 grams, about the same as two small coins.
5. Despite their small size, wrens are brave and territorial. They will chase away bigger birds that come too close to their nest.
6. They love to eat insects like spiders, beetles, and caterpillars, making them great natural pest controllers.
7. Wrens live in forests, gardens, and even cities. They are found on every continent except Antarctica.
8. They hide their nests in tree holes, bushes, and even inside old boots, mailboxes, and flower pots.
9. Wrens rarely sit still. They are always hopping, flitting, and searching for food.
10. In many cultures, wrens are seen as symbols of cleverness, curiosity, and creativity, just like in the King of the Birds story.

Wrens may be tiny, but they are full of surprises.

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