From critters with blue and red feet … to Hornbills and Shoebill storks … Here are 18 Birds You Won’t Believe Exist!
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#6 Sri Lanka Frogmouth
As their name would suggest, these birds are endemic to Sri Lanka, as well as the Western Ghats (gats) of south India. They’re nocturnal critters and are difficult to spot when resting on tree branches because they can resemble dried leaves. And they do have a somewhat frog like appearance. Experts say the birds will open their mouths wide as part of a threat display to ward off intruders.
#5 Shoebill
These big birds can appear cartoonish or scary, depending on your perspective. But there’s nothing funny about their dimensions. An average height exceeds 4.5 feet (137 cm) while they can weigh more than 15 pounds (7 kg). The distinctive bill goes about nine-inches long and is used for hunting and capturing prey like fish, snakes and larger lizards. After the prey is scooped up in the bill, it allows enough room for the victim to poke out its head. At which point the bird clamps shut its jaws and swallows it whole. When it comes to vocalizing, these birds tend to be the strong silent type. But they have been known to utter noises that sound like a cow’s moo. They’re distributed across freshwater swamps of tropical Central Africa, and appear in imagery from Ancient Egypt.
#4 Rhinoceros Hornbill
Similar in size to a swan, this is one of the largest hornbills, and is hunted for its feathers and meat. They’re known to live in captivity for around 90 years. But in the wild, they inhabit mountain rainforests, with a range that extends from Borneo to Thailand. Some have remarked that the coloration of that ‘rhino horn’ reminds them of the Toucan.
#3 Wilson’s Bird of Paradise
You can thank naturalist David Attenborough for introducing this bird to the world. The first footage of it appeared on one of his BBC documentaries in 1996. They’re endemic to the rainforests of Indonesia and measure about 6 inches (16 cm). Males of this species display some astonishing colors that play a role in mating rituals. They’re also known to perform elaborate mating dances in a ‘display court’ they create by clearing an area of the rainforest floor. That’s how Attenborough enticed one to appear on camera. When he dropped leaves on the forest floor, the irritated bird showed up to clear away the debris.
#2 Helmeted Hornbill
The scary appearance of this big bird is due largely to the large casque (kask), or helmet-like structure on its head. That casque is nearly solid, and can account for 11 percent of the animal’s total weight which is about 3 kg (6.8 pounds). Experts say that the males use those imposing structures to combat each other during mating season. They’re found in forested habitats ranging from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo.
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From critters with blue and red feet to hornbills and Shoebill stalks here are 18 birds you won't believe exist number 18 of moustached Kingfisher these birds are distinguished by their red bills bright body coloration and their moustache that's actually a stripe that extends from its lower mandible to its ear covets wildlife experts say the.
Birds short tail and rounded winds make it capable of fast direct flights that can execute wide angles they get the Kingfisher title since many of them live near water and prey on fish other species like this one feed on small invertebrates and insects the animals are endemic to Bougainville Island in New Guinea where up to 1,000 mature.
Individuals are thought to remain number 17 greater bird of paradise it was once believed that these birds had no legs supposedly they were always kept aloft by their plumage and never touched the earth until they died that inspired the idea that the birds were visitors from paradise but the misconception was the result of how New Guinea natives.
Prepared the birds for European traders by removing the feet and legs females are large are measuring up to 19 inches 48 centimeters excluding the tail males are known to congregate in groups called Lexx when it's time to caught females the displays involve an intricate choreography of dance moves and calls in their bid to attract a mate and during.
Mating season the presentation starts before sunup and lasts until after sunset number 16 leaded arrow sorry at less than 12 inches long 29 centimeters and weighing about four and a half ounces or 130 grams this is one of the smaller species of toucan found in tropical lowland forests from Brazil to Bolivia.
The birds common name refers to a row of short black lines extending from its mandible that appear like lettuce the prominent bill allows them to grab fruit and prey and is also used for purposes of courtship number 15 the devil bird a cryptid known as you llama in Sri Lanka was claimed to produce human-like blood-curdling screams at night in the.
Jungle according to local folklore the creatures cry for Shadow death the exact identity of the bird was one of the great mysteries in science jungles since it was typically unseen but the bird's true identity may have been revealed several potential candidates been found to closely match the cryptids description including a spot bellied.
Eagle owl it closely matches the ulamas description and even possesses an approximation of the devil birds characteristic screech and tufted horns the Eagle Owls discovery may have finally solved the mystery so maybe we can believe that the devil bird exists after all number fourteen common par to these rather Stern looking.
Birds have a haunting call that earns them the nickname poor me once they're found throughout the tropics of Central and South America whether nocturnal hunters and that usually feed on beetles and grasshoppers to evade predators during the day the part two has a talent for blending in with the scenery their coloration makes them appear like part.
Of a tree while they purchase up the branches with their eyes half-closed if they detect a threat the birds will imperceptibly freeze in position which further camouflages them number thirteen magnificent frigate bird he is a bird that likes to puff out its chest or so it seems the males of this species are distinguished by their striking red.
Throat sacks which are inflated during mating season to attract females they're found in subtropical waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts as well as in the Galapagos Islands the large birds can weigh more than 15 pounds 7 kilograms and have a wingspan of around eight and a half feet or 2.6 meters and here's a fun factoid the birds are named.
Frigates or warships number 12 greater adjutant now here is the epitome of a big bird the greater adjutant belongs to the stork family and it's found across Asia not that they're difficult to miss these animals ten upwards of five feet tall one and a half meters and their wingspan measures more than eight feet 2.4 meters in case you're wondering.
Their bills go about 13 inches long 33 centimeters not surprisingly then this bird ranks among the largest of all living stalks with that massive build bear had an unusual neck pouch they have a stiff way of walking which is reminiscent of a military strut that inspired their common name adjutant or military officer number 11 blue footed.
Boobie did you know there are six species of marine birds known as boobies the name comes from the Spanish word Bobo meaning stupid or foolish it's a reference to the sea birds clumsiness on land this species has arranged that extends from the Gulf California to Peru and the Galapagos Islands the defining physical.
Characteristic is their blue feet which only appears on the males experts say the coloration results from the birds diet of fish that contains carotenoids you can discern the male's health and age by the blueness of their feet that plays a strong factor in mating season females will usually pair off with younger males since they have.
The brightest feet and can produce stronger offspring number 10 red footed boobie not to be outdone the blue footed boobie has a counterpart in this red footed relative they're the smallest members of the boobie family and are known to be agile fliers and amazing diverse as they plunge into the ocean to catch prey but they're very clumsy when.
It comes to takeoffs and landings they're mainly found in the tropical islands of coastal regions and they've been documented to show up in areas far from home that includes specimens appearing in New Zealand and England they're mostly white with a bill and throat pouch colored blue and pink their most notable trait is their red legs.
Displayed by all adults number nine inca turn it looks like we're having a run on red today we've found another species of birds with red feet the breed on the rocky coasts of Chile and Peru its name is a reference to the range where the Inca Empire once existed the Inca turn is one of the largest members of its family at about 16 inches long 40.
Centimeters while they're mostly grave the animals have a red field with a white moustache and legs and feet which are colored dark red the unique handlebar moustache serves as an indication of the birds health greater length equates to a healthier turn number eight southern cassowary there are three extent species of this critter.
In Australia but the southern species is the largest of the light these specimens can weigh close to 160 pounds 73 kilograms making them the world's second largest birds next to the ostrich and standing more than five and a half feet tall 1.7 meters they're the third tallest birds in the world.
They have several notable physical traits including the distinctive cast on their noggin which is made of keratin like your fingernails but its precise purpose is still a mystery did you know that the flightless behemoth was once named the world's most dangerous bird by Guinness that's due to their feet which have five-inch 13.
Centimeter long razor-sharp claws on the middle toe when they deliver powerful kicks it can result in broken bones or evisceration that's one reason why there are signs within its range to advise one to be cassowary of the birds number seven king vulture these new world birds have some kingly dimensions weighing up to ten pounds four and a half kilograms.
And possessing a wingspan of seven feet or two meters adult specimens can be imposing with mostly white plumage contrasting with a head and neck that is mostly hairless and displays a vivid coloration of orange yellow and purple their range stretches from Mexico to Argentina so these are some well-traveled birds.
They were also well documented by the Maya who viewed it as a God and used its blood and feathers to cure disease number 6 sri lanka frogmouth as their name would suggest these birds are endemic to sri lanka as well as the western ghats of South India they're nocturnal critters and difficult to spot when resting on tree branches because.
They can resemble dried leaves and they do have a somewhat frog-like appearance experts say the birds will open their mouths wide as part of a threat display to ward off intruders number 5 shoe bill these big birds can appear cartoonish or scary depending on your perspective but there's nothing funny about their dimensions an average height exceeds.
Four and a half feet 137 centimeters well they can weigh more than 15 pounds or 7 kilograms the distinctive bill goes about 9 inches long and is used for hunting and capturing prey like fish snakes and larger lizards after the prey has been scooped up by the bill it allows enough room for the victim to poke its head out.
At which point the bird clamps shut its jaws and swallows at hole when it comes to vocalizing these birds tend to be the strong silent type but they have been known to other noises that sound like a cow's mood they're distributed across freshwater swamps of tropical Central Africa and appear in imagery from ancient Egypt number 4.
Rhinoceros hornbill similar in size to a swan this is one of the largest hornbills and is hunted for its feathers and meat they're also known to live in captivity for around two years but in the wild they inhabit mountain rainforests with a range that extends from Borneo to Thailand some of remark that the coloration of that rhino.
Horn reminds them of the to camp number three Wilson's bird of paradise you can thank naturalist Sir David Attenborough for introducing this bird to the world the first footage of it appeared on one of his BBC documentaries in 1996 they are endemic to the rain forests of Indonesia and measure about six inches 16.
Centimeters males of the species display some astonishing colors and play a role in mating rituals they're also known to perform elaborate mating dances in a display court they create by clearing an area of rainforest floor that's how Adam Verrel enticed one to appear on camera when he dropped leaves on the forest floor the irritated bird.
Showed up to clear away the debris number two helmeted hornbill the scary appearance of this big bird is due largely to the large cask or helmet like structure on its head that cask is nearly solid and can account for eleven percent of the animals total weight which is about three kilograms or 6.8 pounds experts say the males use those.
Imposing structures to combat each other during mating season they're found in forested habitats ranging from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo number one antion Maru Pecola these big birds are native to tropical rainforests of South America there are two species of them the antion which ranges from Bolivia to Venezuela and the.
Key annan which is found from French Guiana to the Brazilian Amazon they're noted for their bright orange coloration black wings and their unusual disk-like crest but only the male's possess those distinctive traits as with many bird species their coloration plays a role in mating rituals to be honest this bird has a better known common name which.
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