Most people just simply love birds. Some are fascinated by its amazing colors others are awed by their behavior. Birds specially those belonging to the same species exhibit a uniform appearance, plumages colors or social adaptability, but there are individuals that show unique features and behavior. Below is a list of these birds that we could tag as amazing birds.
The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) found only in Brazil is considered the rarest parrot in the world. This bird pale-blue colored bird can reach 23.5 cm long is conserved through several breeding programs. Currently, around there 120 Spix’s Macaws is now in captivity.
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of parrot endemic to New Zealand that feed on insects, nectar, roots, leaves and berries. Kea known for their intelligence are social and live in a community that comprises of up to 13 individuals. But what is unique about its community; lowly rank individuals are force by higher status individuals to serve them.
The Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is a very large species of parrots belonging to the cockatoo family. It is found New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia inhabiting rainforests and woodlands.
This black or smoky-grey parrot can grow up 60 cm (22-24 in) in length and up to 1,000 g in weight.
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a large falcon with a black head, blue-gray back and off-white legs plumage. With a wingspan of around 80–120 cm, Peregrine Falcon can soar to at least 124 mph and could reach a speed of 168 mph when diving from high altitudes or while catching pry birds in midair. A study showed that under normal condition a Peregrine Falcon was able to spot a pigeon as far as from a 5 miles away.
The Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) are hefty, shy and solitary birds bird endemic to Australia. A typical malleefowl nest or incubation moundscan reach up to 15 feet tall and 35 feet . And take this, a malleefowl incubation mound is estimated to weigh 330 tons.
Unlike human, owl has to turn its entire head to see things something off to one side because its eyes are fixed to its socket. Thanks to its 14 neck bones. It can move its head with ease 270 degrees in both directions.
Hummingbirds (family Trochilidon) holds the record for the only bird that can fly backwards. The male bee hummingbirds (mellisuga helenae) that is native to Cuba is the world’s smallest bird. It is only about 2.75 inches long. While the vervian hummingbird ( Mellisuga minima) is the world’s record holder in terms of building a nest. The nest’s size– about half the size of a walnut shell.
The ostrich (Struthio camelus) holds a few number of bird’s records. This African flightless bird possessing a long neck and long legs is the fastest land bird that can attain a speeds of up to 74 km/h (46 mph). Also, ostrich has the distinction of owning the largest eyes among land animal and lays the biggest egg of any bird species. Lastly, the North African ostrich (Struthio camelus is considered the largest living bird. Males can reach up to 9 ft. and weigh 345 pounds.
An Unusual Bird
The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large dove-gray colored bird of prey that is endemic to Africa. It has long legs, wings and a tail and stands three feet high. The odd thing about the Secretary is that it can’t run and instead hops along open areas of plains and savannas.The Only Bird that has Nostrils on tip of Beak
The Kiwi is a flightless bird that is widespread in New Zealand . Typically the size of a domestic chicken, Kiwi’s egg is 10 times larger than chicken egg. What odd about Kiwi? It is the only bird with nostrils at the tip of its beak. Normally birds hunt by sight or by hearing, Kiwi utilizes its beaky nostrils to smell out its mealRarest Parrot
The Spix’s Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) found only in Brazil is considered the rarest parrot in the world. This bird pale-blue colored bird can reach 23.5 cm long is conserved through several breeding programs. Currently, around there 120 Spix’s Macaws is now in captivity.
Bossiest Bird
The Kea (Nestor notabilis) is a species of parrot endemic to New Zealand that feed on insects, nectar, roots, leaves and berries. Kea known for their intelligence are social and live in a community that comprises of up to 13 individuals. But what is unique about its community; lowly rank individuals are force by higher status individuals to serve them.
Biggest Cockatoo
The Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is a very large species of parrots belonging to the cockatoo family. It is found New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia inhabiting rainforests and woodlands.
This black or smoky-grey parrot can grow up 60 cm (22-24 in) in length and up to 1,000 g in weight.
Fastest Flying Bird and Sharpest Vision
The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a large falcon with a black head, blue-gray back and off-white legs plumage. With a wingspan of around 80–120 cm, Peregrine Falcon can soar to at least 124 mph and could reach a speed of 168 mph when diving from high altitudes or while catching pry birds in midair. A study showed that under normal condition a Peregrine Falcon was able to spot a pigeon as far as from a 5 miles away.
Biggest Nest
The Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) are hefty, shy and solitary birds bird endemic to Australia. A typical malleefowl nest or incubation moundscan reach up to 15 feet tall and 35 feet . And take this, a malleefowl incubation mound is estimated to weigh 330 tons.
Bird that ca Move its Neck Up to 270 Degrees
Unlike human, owl has to turn its entire head to see things something off to one side because its eyes are fixed to its socket. Thanks to its 14 neck bones. It can move its head with ease 270 degrees in both directions.
Smallest Bird, Smallest Nest and Only Bird that can Fly Backwards
Hummingbirds (family Trochilidon) holds the record for the only bird that can fly backwards. The male bee hummingbirds (mellisuga helenae) that is native to Cuba is the world’s smallest bird. It is only about 2.75 inches long. While the vervian hummingbird ( Mellisuga minima) is the world’s record holder in terms of building a nest. The nest’s size– about half the size of a walnut shell.
Fastest and Largest Land Bird
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