Need a dash of color in your life?
Nonetheless, weve compiled this list of ten of the most stunning avian creatures that exude mind-boggling beauty.
Lets take a look.
I promise you this will be fly.
Bohemian Waxwing
The bohemian waxwing is medium-sized bird with a signature crested head and distinctive black mask.
Theyre mostly greyish brown with cinnamon-hued under-tail plumage and yellow-tipped tails.
The red-colored feather edges beautify this passerine.
The bohemian is one of the three waxwing species that exists.
The other two are the cedar waxwing and the Japanese waxwing.
The bohemian is larger than the cedar, and more rare than either of the other two.
And in our opinion, it is definitely the prettiest bird of the waxwing family.
They are migratory birds that move in massive flocks into the northwest of the United States during winter.
The hyacinth macaw is the largest flying parrot species, measuring a remarkable 40 inches in length.
The wingspan spreads out to four feet, making for a truly majestic specimen regardless of its gorgeous coloring.
With training, they can make fine pets.
Since theyre affectionate birds that love to play, give them adequate space and theyll be at home.
Unlike other parrots in the macaw family, theyre not prolific imitators of speech.
Wood Duck
Wood ducks stand out as one of the prettiest water birds the world over.
Theyre mostly found along streams and swampy marshes all across the United States and Canada.
The male wood ducks are more stunning than their female counterparts.
Males have a metallic green head and crest with tints of purple attractively sprinkled.
Their necks are decorated with beautiful tapering white stripes.
A white underbelly and a crimson-colored chest area complete the beauty of a male wood duck.
The female wood duck isnt as stunning and features a brownish head with the belly being whitish.
The chest area is splattered with white coloration.
They make for a thrilling but easy target for budding birdwatchers!
The size of the bill can be fairly deceptive as to its weight.
Although it seems heavy, its light and hollow.
They use these colorful beaks to lure females particularly in the breeding season and also for self-defense.
These beautiful birds have plumage thats predominantly black, with brilliant yellow feathers in the neck and breast area.
Their face is an intricate blend of green and yellow.
The bright red under feathers in the tail region completes its distinctive but elegant look.
Birdwatchers looking for these birds should head to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of South and Central America.
Venezuela, Colombia, and southern Mexico are the ideal places to spot the keel-billed toucan.
The birds can also be more easily sighted at dawn and dusk when theyre most active.
The keel-billed toucan has heavy wings making it a poor flyer.
They manage short distances, often hopping from tree-branch to tree-branch within the forest.
As they are social birds, youll see them moving in small flocks of between six and twelve birds.
These groups may at times swell up to thirty birds.
They mostly inhabit holes that occur naturally in the wild or those dug out on trees by woodpeckers.
They make loud frog-like calls.
Their diet ranges from insects, fruit trees, lizards, to eggs.
Blue Jay
Blue jays offer beauty with brains, as they are considered amongstthe most intelligentbirds in the world.
Its easy to spot them by their distinctive jay jay sounding calls.
Blue jays have a colorful plumage that consists of a clever combination of blue, black, and white.
Being intelligent birds, they can mimic the call of other birds.
For instance, they can imitate the sounds of hawks to trick other birds.
In captivity as pets, theyve been noted to imitate human speech and even the sounds of other pets.
They can be cunning to the extent of stealing the nestlings and eggs of other birds.
They inhabit woodlands across most parts of North America particularly eastern and central North America.
Puzzling enough, scientists still dont fully understand the migratory behavior of blue jays.
Some do not migrate during winter, choosing instead to remain in their natural habitats.
Moreover, researchers have also noted that there are no blue jays that consistently migrate every year.
Atlantic puffins possess water-repellant feathers and are excellent swimmers on the surface and beneath.
They flap their wings to propel themselves underwater or on the surface.
Theyre superb divers who reach depths of 160 feet.
Unlike the penguin, though, theyre excellent flyers, and can achieve speeds over 50 miles per hour.
Bird watchers looking for these beautiful birds can find them over the coast of eastern Canada and northern USA.
Atlantic puffins breed in nests they build along the coast during summer and spring.
Thereafter, they nourish the chicks with small fish that they catch and transfer in their massive beaks.
Peacock
The peacock is famous the world over for its outrageously tantalizing spread of tail feathers.
Peacocks are known for some of the most glamorous mating displays in the entire animal kingdom.
When the mating cycle ends, the male leaves having lost his ornamental feathers.
Peahens prefer a mate flaunting a longer tail and more eyespots on the tail.
The tail radiates a colorful display that changes depending on the angle at which its illuminated.
Peafowls come in three main species: the Indian, Congo, and green fowl.
The Indian species is the most common peacock globally.
Flamingo
Do you know there aremore fake flamingoes in the world than real ones?
Humans love them because theyre some of the most beautiful birds in the world.
Arguably, they also have the bragging rights for being the most recognizable birds in the world.
Their breathtaking pink plumage makes them strikingly gorgeous.
Flamingos are wading birds and come in six different species that are difficult to distinguish.
These tropical birds are found on all the continents, except for Antarctica.
The flamingo is the national bird of the Bahamas.
Interestingly,flamingoes are monogamousmating with one partner.
They live in large flocks, and a large colony of flamingos is referred to as a flamboyance.
A flamingo can measure up to 50 inches in length and weigh up to 7.7 lbs.
The males have distinct crimson flanks and breasts while females adorn a subdued brown plumage.
For golden pheasants, the tail makes up about two-thirds of the birds length.
Being poor fliers, theyre mostly found on the forest floors, occasionally indulging in brief flying stints.
They feed mainly on shrubs, berries, and small insects.
Therefore, they retain their vivid colors by staying underneath the shady canopies of the forest.
Theyre recognizable by their distinct red plumage and a complementary cobalt blue back.
These iconic birds wear attractive yellow feathers tipped with green on their upper wings.
The lower wing is a magical fusion of blue and yellow feathers.
Scarlet macaws use their super strong curved beaks to crack through tough nuts like we chew crackers.
Scarlet macaws live long and enjoy life spans of between 40 and 50 years in the wild.
In captivity, they live even longer and can manage a staggering75 years.
At maturity, they can weigh up to 2.2 lbs.
They can even distinguish patterns, shapes, and colors when well trained.
A classic example of beauty with brains.
If you intend to keep one as a pet, be warned; theyre noisy.
Most of us know that we need binoculars for a productive birding adventure.
But theres more to it.
For example,handheld GPScan come in handy while in the wild.
You needoutdoor gearthat will help you maneuver and stay safe.
Here is a valuable gear checklist to go birdwatching like a pro.
Thats where a good set of binoculars comes in.
You dont have to break the bank to get some durable binoculars that are lightweight and waterproof.
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Id recommendNikon Monarch 7 (8X42).
That will be superb for a beginner bird watcher.
Thats precisely why you need afield guide.
These gadgets are becoming increasingly convenient to carry, more pocket-friendly, and synchronize effortlessly with your other devices.
A digital camera thats light to carry and transport can easily capture birds that are flying past you.
Then theresdigiscopingwhere you mount your digital camera on the eyepiece of binoculars or another spotting scope.
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For beginners,Canon Rebel T5iwill be a fantastic camera.
Its efficient and inexpensive, gauged against many other cameras.
A good number of field guides named above will also be available as apps.
And this list is what we came up with.
