Birdwatching is a favorite pastime for many people all over the world. It has become so popular because birds are dynamic, unique, and eye-catching. Here are some birds that are so beautiful that you won’t believe your eyes.

There are about 9000 to 10000 types of birds that have been found so far. All of these species have unique body shapes and colors, and these characteristics help them get the attention of birdwatchers.

#1 The Malaysian Large Frogmoth

 

#2 The Secretary

#3 The Mountain Bluebird

 

#4 The Victoria Crowned Pigeon

#5 The Grandala

Feathers are what makes birds distinctive from other animals. An interesting fact is that birds are related to reptiles and their feathers actually evolved from the scales of reptiles long ago. All birds have feathers, and they are necessary for flight but not all birds can fly. So, it’s obvious that different types of feathers serve different purposes.

#6 The Nicobar Pigeon

#7 The Curly Permed Pigeon

 

#8 The Harpy Eagle

 

#9 The Dracula Parrot

#10 The Beautiful Strawberry Finch

 

According to Mya Thompson, the co-director of Engagement in Science and Nature at the Cornell Lab, “Each feather on a bird’s body is a finely tuned structure that serves an important role in the bird’s activities.”

“There are flight feathers which are specialized for flying; contour feathers covering the body to protect themselves from sunlight and water; soft and fluffy down feathers to give a fluffy appearance and provide insulation by trapping air; and finally, the semi plumes which provide insulation and play a role in flight and mating.”

Thompson further added, “Often we can readily tell how a feather functions, but sometimes the role of a feather is mysterious, and we need a scientific study to fill in the picture.”

#11 The Tilhi

 

#12 The Bearded Reedling

 

#13 The Quetzal

#14 The Sword-Billed Hummingbird

#15 The Golden Pheasant

 

#16 The Mandarink Duck

#17 The Guineafowl

#18 The Taiwan Blue Magpie

 

#19 The Black-Throated Bushtit

#20 Lady Amherst’s Pheasant