People all throughout the globe are inspired by birds since they are gorgeous animals. Birds come in various species, hues, sizes, and forms. Along with those that are extinct, others have been found but have not yet been formally categorized. This article will highlight 100 of the most stunning birds in the world based on various characteristics, including color, size, and habitat.
1. Black-backed dwarf-kingfisher
The Kingfisher is a water bird of the order Coraciiformes. Kingfishers come in many colors, plumage, and characteristics. Its bill is long, with a sharp point at the end that it uses to spearfish. Its legs are short, and it has large feet, which help it to walk on lily pads in the water.
In this article, we want to highlight the beauty of the Black-backed dwarf-kingfisher, also known as the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher or Miniature Kingfisher. South-East Asian rainforests are home to the Kingfisher, a colorful bird with a rainbow of colors. It is the smallest kingfisher species, measuring just a bit bigger than a medium-sized hummingbird. It has a dark blue back and wings and pale orange underparts. The Crown is Fuschia-red, with a dark spot on the forehead and blue and white patches on the side of the neck. Chin and throat are white.
The Black-backed dwarf kingfisher is one of the cutest birds on the planet
2. Mandarin Duck
The Mandarin Duck is a medium-sized duck found in eastern Asia. It has striking plumage and is known for its beautiful call.
The Mandarin duck is a stunning colored bird with a greenish-black forehead and a purple crest near the back of the head. The sides of the head are creamy-white with a chestnut patch below the eyes. The sides of the neck and the cheeks have longer brown feathers.
The male Mandarin Duck has a green body with white breasts and a belly and a black head with red eye markings. The female has brown body feathers with pale spots on the wings and tail, while the head is greyish. Both sexes have a black bill tipped with orange or yellow (depending on the subspecies). Males are easily distinguished from their larger relative, the Mallard, by their shorter bills and longer legs; females are smaller than Mallards but similar in shape to them at about 43 cm long compared to 60 cm for mallards.
The IUCN has listed this unusual species as Threatened in its endemic region. The principal cause of this is still habitat loss brought on by eradicating indigenous forests.
3. Harpy Eagle
The Harpy Eagle is a large, dark-eared eagle. It is a native of Central and South America. Harpy Eagles are among the world's largest and most powerful eagles and are one of the most striking-looking and handsome raptor species of birds.
The first time I saw a Harpy eagle, I thought it was not real and was a bird from Harry Potter or another similar film but little did I know—The design of "Fawkes," the Phoenix in the Harry Potter film series, was inspired by Harpy Eagle. Harpy eagles got their name from the horrific ladies with bird bodies known as the Harpies in Greek mythology. The harpy has long been regarded as sacred by people across the Americas.
Harpy eagles have a striking color pattern that includes a gray head, a white bottom, a black back, wings, and breasts. The legs have black lines running along their length. Their feet are yellow, while their beak, eyes, and talons are all black or reddish.
4. Bearded Reedling
The bearded reedling is a small bird that lives in most parts of Europe, China, and Mongolia.
Long-tailed, striking bird found in large reed beds. No other species resembles it, especially considering its habitat and behavior. Males have blue-gray heads and thick black mustaches, while females have beautiful cinnamon-brown plumage, a long tail, and a golden beak.
The world is home to hundreds of gorgeous birds with stunning patterns, colors, and traits, making it difficult for any species to stand out, but the bearding reedling is undoubtedly one of the cutest small birds on the planet.
5. Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic Puffin is a small seabird of the auk family. Puffins are black-and-white, with a bright orange beak and orange legs.
The Atlantic Puffin has a black head, white cheeks and throat, orange beak, and legs; it also has grayish-black wings with white bars. The underparts vary from white to gray-brown depending on age or sex (male). Adult birds have fine hairs on the facial disc, which are absent in juveniles.
The Atlantic Puffin is a very special bird with unique facial characteristics that makes it an interesting and handsome bird. More than 60% of all Atlantic puffins in the world reside in Iceland.
Conclusion
After reading this article, you should know more about the world's most beautiful birds. Hopefully, it has also made you want to go on an adventure and see some amazing creatures in person! Let us know in the comments to add them to our list. More to come!