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.
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Peacock is actually the name of male bird of peafowl family. There are three types of peafowls in the world – Indian, Congo and green peafowl. The Indian peafowls are the most common type of peafowls found around the world. Peacocks (male birds) are renowned for their colorful display of iridescent tail feathers. Peacock is a large and brightly colored bird of the pheasant family native to South Asia, but introduced and semi-feral in many other parts of the world. The bird is famous in Indian and Greek mythology and is the national bird of India. The Indian Peafowl is listed as of Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Flamingo: There is a migrant bird from four types in the American continent, while there are two types of it in the ancient world ( Asia , Africa , Europe). Pink flamingos fed mainly on shrimp , oysters and other marine biologist . Where assisted form of its beak to separate mud and silt for food . It is noteworthy that what gives the pink flamingos color bright red or pink is their diet ( oysters and shrimp ) In the case of the lake of the diet becomes the color of pink flamingos white flamingo is listed Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Splendid Sunbird: Sunbird is very small bird feed on nectar. The adult male is mainly bright purple, with a dark green back and wings,The female is green-brown above and yellow below. This species has a very large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of Occurrence 30% decline over ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population size criterion (10% in ten years or three generations, or with a specified population structure). For these reasons the species is evaluated as Least Concern.
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Keel billed toucan is a colorful Latin American member of the toucan family. Including its bill, the Keel-billed Toucans ranges in length from around 42 to 55 cm, the bill is third of his length. While the bill is seems large and sharp but actually its spongy and very light, hollow bone covered in keratin. Keel billed toucan listed as least concern in IUCN.
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Bird of Paradise: Birds of paradise are generally crow-like in general, In most species, the tails of the males are larger and longer than the female. The diet of all species is by fruit and arthropods. The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species are found in eastern Indonesia papua, Papua New Guinea and eastern Australia.
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The Northern Cardinal: The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized songbird. The male averages slightly larger than the female. The male is a stunning red color with a black face mask over the eyes, extending to the upper chest. The color becomes darker on the back and wings, the female is gray-brown tone and face mask is gray- black.
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Victoria crowned pigeon: These are the largest pigeons in the world and are easily recognizable by the spectacular crest of lacy feathers on their head, from which they earn their common name. The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is a deep blue-gray color with a small black mask. It’s now the most rarely occurring of the three crowned pigeon species in the wild. The Victoria Crowned Pigeon is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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European Bee-eaters: Colorful wild birds and immigrant nest during the mating season , where their eggs in pits on the surface of the sand or mud or in burrows. Feeds on worms and insects wild. While the rest of us have been confined to our respective countries over the last few months, European bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) have been drawing closer to their annual southerly migration. Luckily, international borders don’t matter for birds. As they near the end of their breeding season, they will soon make the perilous journey south where they will arrive in time for spring. They are listed as Least Concern in IUCN.
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Mandarin duck: Feeds on fish and has a small head. Called by that name to enjoy some males this bird of bright plumage colors like mandarin fruit . Released this bird dark red color with vertical stripes black and white belly and the bottom white color with aspects of gold and black , back and tail color green oily slant towards brown, while there are feathers covering the tail of the top in blue and green.
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Red-Green Macaw Parrot: The bird is bright red,the upper-wing covert feathers of the Green,has red lines around the eyes formed by rows of tiny feathers. Enormous parrot with a long pointed tail, a red head and body with mostly blue wings and green wing coverts. It has a white face with distinct red stripes. Only possible confusion species is Scarlet Macaw, which has yellow (not green) wing coverts and lacks red stripes on the face. Found in lowland rainforests from eastern Panama to Paraguay. Usually found in pairs, flying over the forest and perching in the canopy. Can gather in small groups, especially at fruiting trees or clay licks. Nests in cavities. Listen for raucous calls, typical of large macaws. Red -Green Macaw is listed last concern in IUCN lists
