20 Majestic Birds That Will Make You Want To Hold Them

There are over 10,000 species of birds on Earth and the variety is immense. There are huge specimens, such as the ostrich, which can be up to 2.7 meters high, to the small bee hummingbird, measuring just 5.7 cm. Although all these creatures have their own charm, the special coloration, plumage or spectacular mating rituals make some birds so unique that they seem to be a work of fiction.

That’s why the incredible.club made a list of the most impressive bird species that roam our lands and waters. Good reading!

Found in the rainforests of Central America, the resplendent quetzal is so named because many see it as a truly magnificent bird. It tends to live alone and only finds a partner to mate with. During the mating season, the tail feathers of male quetzals grow, reaching up to 30 centimeters in length.

The blue jay, a songbird (has the ability to sing), is found in North America. They are known to make loud sounds, sounding like an alarm signal. They also emit long screams to alert other creatures of the approach of a possible predator. Blue jays also use various low sounds to each other to communicate, and can even imitate the human voice.

The Andean emerald bird is found in South America (in the Andes region) and is one of over 300 hummingbird species in the world. These birds live a solitary life, but congregate with other hummingbirds in flowering trees, also known as “feeding assemblies”.

The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, is a unique bird found mainly in East Asia. These feathered creatures are very shy and usually hide in dark places in the forests they live in.

The great bird of paradise is the largest in the family. paradise and lives in southwestern New Guinea and the Aru Islands in Indonesia. These birds are usually polygamous, which means that one male mates with several females. Some birds of paradise have huge plumes or other distinctive ornaments, such as glittering feathers.

The bluetail (bluetail), also called robin, is a small bird, which only breeds in the Himalayas. The bird travels only short distances and prefers to live in humid regions.

These majestic gray birds are monogamous and mate for life. The gray crowned crane is very famous in sub-Saharan Africa, and is even a sacred symbol in some countries. The bird is also Uganda’s national symbol and is depicted on the country’s flag.

The small, bright blue bird, also popularly called the hoopoe fish-pecker, lives in sub-Saharan Africa — there are some varieties here in Brazil. The kingfisher lives near ponds and likes to fly very fast over slow moving water. Its short wings become just a mere blur when in motion.

The graceful bird, with its elegant lace-shaped crest, was named after the great 19th-century British monarch, Queen Victoria. This bird is very sociable and also has the special ability to produce milk for its young, known as “harvest milk”.

These birds, also called puffins, generally live around the North Atlantic Ocean. Puffins are true masters of flight, as they can flap their wings up to 400 times per minute and accelerate through the air at almost 90 kilometers per hour. They are also excellent swimmers and can dive up to 60 meters deep to look for their favorite fish.

Mandarin duck has a strong and important meaning in East Asian cultures. These birds are greatly admired and appreciated because of their loyalty and conjugal compassion.

The colorful lilac-breasted roller is the unofficial national bird of Kenya, Africa. These birds are surprisingly brave, can live and adapt in different environments and even survive well after natural disasters. During a bush fire, they are not afraid to hunt near the fire.

The Gould’s Diamondback is one of the most colorful birds in Australia and the only one that nests in tree cavities or in holes in termite mounds. It is a very silent bird, which only emits a hissing sound from time to time.

Best known for their beautiful acrobatic performances, the males of this species (Coracias benghalensis) put on a show during the breeding season to get the attention of the females. Roller has been chosen as the official bird by several states of India. Its favorite foods are frogs, lizards, crickets and moths.

The radiant orange bird has a tendency to build its nests in rocks, hence it is also known as the rock cock. It is the national bird of Peru and one of the most popular in the Andes Mountains. Its striking features make it very attractive to predators such as jaguars and cougars.

Found in Guatemala, the turquoise-browed motmot birds do not build ordinary nests in trees, but rather enjoy digging burrows in the ground. An interesting fact about them is their habit of standing up and moving their tail, a movement that is reminiscent of an old wall clock.

Eurasian hoopoes have some of the most impressive black and white wings. These birds have a special courting practice, using food for this. In this ceremony, male birds offer insects to females, for example.

The northern cardinal is a tiny, delicate bird, about the size of a teacup, and lives for about 15 years. Only the males have bright red feathers, the characteristic for which the species is known. Color is very important because it makes males more noticeable to females, and this leads to successful mating.

The secretary (Sagittarius serpentarius) got its name from Europeans in the 1800s because, in those days, secretaries wore gray tailed coats, knee-length trousers, and carried goose feather pens behind their ears, and the long-legged bird has many of these characteristics. The secretary is found mainly in Africa and is the longest-legged bird of prey.

These birds are known for fearlessly catching bees and other flying insects. Using their curved beaks, they reach the victim’s head and rub it on a surface to remove toxins and then eat it.

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