The Himalayan monal is also known as the danphe, mpeyan monal, and Impeyan pheasant. They are frequently referred to in Nepali songs. This bird is also the state bird of Uttarakhand,
The quetzal is a stunning looking bird that most consider to be one of the world’s most beautiful. Male quetzals grow 2 tail feathers that form an amazing train up to 3 feet long, during
The Guianan cock-of-the-rock is found in the eastern region of South America. It can be seen in Guyana, Venezuela, French Guiana, Suriname, Colombia, and Brazil. The male has the bright
The helmeted hornbill is a cool critter indeed. From their large size, to their unique bill, to their unusual call that ends in a crazy laughing sound. These birds are more than worthy
The superb bird of paradise is a newly classified species of the birds of paradise family. They were first discovered in 1930. However, they were put into their own species
The double-crested cormorant is a waterbird that lives in water bodies which are able to provide enough fish for their needs. They have been known to roost and create breeding colonies
Being the largest member of the duck and goose family, it’s the swan. These beautiful creatures have been depicted in movies like: The Trumpet of the Swan, Ugly Duckling, and Black Swan
The male great-tailed grackle is a medium-sized, noisy black bird with shimmering iridescent purple and black feathers and an impressive tail. The brown females are roughly half the size of
The American coot is a sociable and noisy bird from the rail family. They are adaptable and tough waterbirds that, unlike rails, have no problem swimming out in the open. Males tend to
The great egret is a type of wading bird that belongs to the heron family. There are 4 known subspecies of great egrets that can be found in tropical and temperate zones around the world. Great egrets prefer lakes, swamps, ponds,
