10 Birds That Look More Alien Than Animals

The world of animals is one of the most interesting there is. You can spend your entire life studying all species and still be amazed every day! According to some studies, there are approximately 10,500 known bird classes and 21,000 subspecies of birds in the world. Some of them look like real extraterrestrials that may surprise you not only because of their colors and shapes, but also because of their behavior.

At the awesome.club we’ve made a selection of some beautiful (and a little strange) birds that are sure to surprise you.

The king vulture is a carrion bird. It’s big, so it hovers in the air to save energy looking for food, like dead animals. It is very useful for our planet due to its eating habits, as it creates an ecological nest and helps prevent the spread of diseases with mortal remains and corpses.

Birds of this type can live from southern Mexico to Argentina. Legend says that they were named after the mayanssince he was a “king” who transmitted messages between humans and gods.

The mountain cock is native to South America. You can find it in rocky, tropical and subtropical areas. Males are magnificent because of their prominent fan-shaped crests, used to attract females.

When it comes to mating, they start by showing off their colorful plumage. After that, the female becomes independent, builds a nest in a rocky area and takes care of the eggs herself.

The size of this bird is small, approximately 25 centimeters. When placed on the front with the head held high, it absorbs 99.95% of sunlight. This one in the photo is considered a new species because it behaves differently from other birds. The courtship dance and vocalizations are different. Even the appearance of the female compared to the males is different. It is a very interesting bird that can mesmerize you with its dance and unusual appearance.

Golden pheasants are native to central China, but they also live in Great Britain, southwest Scotland, Spain and France. They are among the brightest birds and have a very long tail. The interesting thing about this species is that the female can lay 9 to 11 eggs that hatch after 3 weeks.

The golden pheasant is considered a sign of good luck, prosperity and fortune. Furthermore, it has an amazing ability to detect unusual dangers and threats.

Hornbills have beaks with sizes that can vary from over 30 to 94 centimeters. these creatures are omnivorous and can eat fruits, insects and even small animals. But because of their short tongue, they throw food down their throats with a sharp tilt of their head.

These birds have two specific characteristics. The first is that the neck muscles are very strong because they have to support the big beak. Because of this, this area is thicker than that of an average bird. Furthermore, these birds are the the only ones that have eyelashes🇧🇷

These birds are found in the Pacific, Indian and South Atlantic Oceans. People call them pirates and there is a reason for this: they steal food from other birds. They usually live in pairs and have a red crop that they show in the mating procession.

Urutaus live in Central and South America and are nocturnal creatures in the owl family.

During the day they don’t fly, but stay still on tree trunks trying to camouflage The diet of these birds includes beetles, moths, grasshoppers and termites.

This bird has a very small population due to the degradation of its habitat. The male Swinhoe Pheasant can grow to about 78 centimeters. It is a very colorful and bright bird, it has a blue-purple chest, white nape, red beards and white tail and crest.

The Andean Condor has a wingspan of over 3 meters and is considered the largest bird in the world. Its weight can reach 15 kilos and it can measure 1.2 m. This amazing creature is the largest bird of prey in the world. Despite having huge wings, it is not the best traveler because it is very heavy. The female only produces one egg every two years and the incubation period is 54 to 58 days.

The mandarin duck is native to China and Japan and is considered the most beautiful in the world🇧🇷 Like most ducks, they find a mating partner and form new pairs in the fall. Female birds do not emit the characteristic sound of these animals; instead, they scream when they see or feel danger.

Have you ever seen any of these birds live? What did you think of them when you read the post? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!