Small birds are one of the most interesting creatures on Earth. Their different flight patterns, colorful plumage, distinct calls and songs make us bring relaxation and happiness. They also play an important role in plant reproduction and indicate change of seasons.
The bills of birds are make them one of the most beautiful species on Earth. The long curved beaks of some birds help them to finding food easily, also make more attractive than other birds. Here list of top 10 birds with amazing beaks.
An imperial mark of honour, a royal symbol of power or as a fashion accessory; crowns have been accessorized by the mankind since ancient times. However, there exist many distinct creatures, apart from humans, who possess exceptionally beautiful nature-gifted crowns (or crests) on their heads. Listed below are some birdies boasting their elegant crowns with pride. Have a look at these ten beautifully crowned birds.
The long cold weather and harsh environmental conditions make the Arctic region as a difficult place to survive life. Still many species of bird are inhabit in the Arctic region. Many Arctic birds migrate to other parts of the world in winter season to escape from chilling climate. Some birds remain in Arctic circle year around. Here the list of 10 amazing Arctic birds.
There are 350 different species of parrots in the world. Many parrot species kept in captivity because of they are very colorful, intelligent and playful. The Amazon parrots, African Grey, Cockatoos and Parakeet species of parrots are also have great communication skill. Here the list of 10 most beautiful parrots in the world.
Abnormal plumage, malformation of beaks, unusual shape and of course infrequency in appearance makes some species of birds so strange. Some of them also shows weird habits in diet, flight, and mating. Here the list of 10 most strange looking birds in the world.
10. California Condor
The largest North American land bird. They are found within several regions of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The brownish red eyes, featherless head, ivory colored bill and the standing black feathers surrounding the neck make California Condor looking weird. The featherless neck and head of this bird also capable of making flushing in accordance with the different state of emotions.
9. Sri Lanka Frogmouth
As the name suggests Sri Lanka Frogmouth have large gaping mouth, wide head, and hooked bill. As their eyes facing forward, they get a wide binocular vision. This strange species of bird are mainly found within The Southwest part of India and Sri Lanka. They also are known for loud laughing song, to passing message between each other.
8. Long Wattled Umbrellabird
The long wattle hanging from the chest and large crest extending over the bill of male bird makes long-wattled umbrella bird looking so weird. The long-wattled umbrella bird held this long wattle against the chest during flight. They live in the wet forest of Colombia and Ecuador. Insects, lizards, and nuts are the main food of long-wattled umbrella bird.
7. Marabou Stork
Many of people consider marabou stork as the ugliest bird in the world. It has bald pink head and neck, long inflatable featherless wattle hanging just below the bill, big wedge-shaped bill and massive body with dark color makes a vampire-like appearance. Marabou storks mainly live within dry South African regions. Marabou stork is also one of the birds with the largest wingspan in the world.
6. Shoebill
Shoebill is a prehistoric looking bird, mainly found within Sudan to Zambia. The enormous bill itself make it looking strange. It is also known as whale head and shoe-billed stork. Shoebills are also one of endangered species of birds in the world. They usually hunt for snakes, amphibians, lizards and rats at night.
5. Magnificent Frigate Bird
They are much known for their bright red throat pouch, only found within male magnificent frigate birds during breeding season. This throat pouch also inflated like a balloon, makes brilliant reflection as male birds have deep black color. Magnificent frigate birds live within the coast of Florida and California. Small fishes, squids are the main food of magnificent frigate birds.
4. Andean Cock Of The Rock
The large disc like the crest of male Andean cock of the rock gives it completely different look. They also have bright orange colored head, neck and chest, have a black body and gray wings. Unlike male bird the females have the small crest and have brownish-orange color in the upper body part. It is also regarded as a national bird of Peru. They mainly live within Andean mountains of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
3. Ribbon Tailed Astrapia
Ribbon-tailed Astrapia is a medium sized bird endemic to highlands of Papua New Guinea. The long tail itself make this species of bird so attractive, only found within the male bird. In fact, they have longest tail feathers in comparison with body size than any other species of birds in the world.
2. King Of Saxony Bird Of Paradise
The much elongated scalloped or ornamental feathers of the king of saxony bird of paradise make a bizarre appearance. The bird can also wave these head plumes back and forth at it’s wish. King of saxony bird of paradise are endemic to New Guinea. They make a nest in Kratke mountain.
1. Superb Bird Of Paradise
Superb bird of paradise renowned for their bright ornamental plumage and mating dance, endemic to New Guinea forests. There is so much of difference in the appearance of male and female superb bird of paradise. The male bird has bright blue crest, blue-green mix shield on chest and velvet black at it’s back. In case of the female bird, it has reddish brown color, not so attractive like a male bird.
Spotting a large bird on sky could make you ‘Aww.’ some of the large birds can fly some of them can’t. Either way, they are just amazing. Check out the list of largest living birds in the world.
Bird songs are one of the most beautiful sounds in the nature. Only male bird is known for singing in most species of birds. Each singing bird species has its own specific tone and style of singing. Here the list of 10 best singing birds in the world.
Flying like a bird is a dream of every human. Of course, we have airplanes to fly in sky. A commercial flight can travel at an altitude of 30000-40000 ft. But, some birds can easily reach such great altitude. The followings are 10 highest flying birds in the world. 10. Andean Condor – 15000 feet
The majority of birds are flying, but little is known about the flying birds flying astounding speed. So do you ever wonder how fast they fly? How far? Which can be ranked as the fastest flying birds in the world. To answer the question of which the fastest flying bird, this is a video listing the top birds of the world's fastest flying speed.
We need supercars or superbikes to enjoy great speeds. But some birds are born as ultimate speed machines. The followings are 10 fastest birds in the world.
The ability to fly may the first thing come to our mind while talking about birds. But not all birds can fly even though they have wings. Here the list of 10 amazing flightless birds in the world.
Birds are amazing in so many ways. Some birds have amazing beaks, some can fly faster than modern cars some can sing sweeter than most of us, and some others have spectacular tails. Here the list of top 10 birds with amazing tails.
What would be your reaction when your cute feathered pet bird mimics our voice? Become speechless. right? A number of parrot species like African grey parrot, budgerigar, yellow-naped amazon are known for better understanding of human language. Here the list of 10 smartest talking birds in the world.
Which is the most beautiful bird in the world? who could possibly can answer this question? nobody, because, majority of birds in this world are beautiful. However, some species definitely have striking features which could outrank the rest. Here the list of 10 most beautiful birds in the world.
You know the difference between a pigeon and a vulture. One can fill your heart with love where another will definitely scare you. That’s the world of birds – so diverse. Some can bring peace and joy, some cause trouble and some others can even kill you. Here the list of 10 most dangerous birds in the world.
