Birds attract people not only with pleasant voices and sonorous trills, but also with unusually beautiful plumage. There are feathered creatures on the planet, as if created specially for the delight of the eyes.
Today in our rating presents the 10 most beautiful birds on Earth, inhabiting both in the tropics and in the middle band of Russia. Alas, not all of them have melodic voices, but by the brightness and beauty of the outfit they have no equal.
Contents:
- 10. Peacock is beautiful if it's a male peacock.
- 9. The Paradise Tanagra lives in Central and South America.
- 8. Mandarin belongs to the duck family.
- 7. Red macaw is a parrot inhabiting South America.
- 6. The kingfisher weighs only 45 grams and has a height of about 8 cm.
- 5. The red cardinal does wear a bright red "cassock".
- 4. Crowned crane - the most beautiful among the cranes.
- 3. The Atlantic impasse has a brightly colored beak and paws.
- 2. American( passerine) kestrel
- 1. Laurian parrots
10. Peacock is beautiful if it's a male peacock.
Specifically, male individuals have developed covert feathers, which many consider to be a tail. Magnificent long feathers, decorated with "eyes", reach a length of 160 cm. The body of the peacock is no less beautiful and has a pearl blue color. Although there are also very original albino peacocks.
9. The Paradise Tanagra lives in Central and South America.
Bird of small size is about 14 cm in size and weighs about 20 grams. The color of the tanagra is really heavenly - an emerald head, a blue breast and a bright yellow back.
8. Mandarin belongs to the family of ducks.
Smart black-white-orange plumage distinguishes males of the species, they also have a feather crest on their head. In China, these birds are considered a symbol of loyalty and eternal love.
7. Red macaw is a parrot inhabiting South America.
The bird has an impressive size and color. The height of the parrot reaches 90 cm, and in color the bright red color is diluted with juicy spots of blue, yellow and white. It's almost impossible to keep such a parrot at home - a sharp loud voice makes the neighborhood with the red macaw unbearable.
6. Kingfisher weighs only 45 grams and has a height of about 8 cm.
But not to notice the kid is difficult - his back and head are bright-turquoise, and his stomach is full of rusty color. In Russia, these birds are found in the Caucasus, in the middle belt and in Siberia.
5. The red cardinal does wear a bright red "cassock".
This bird lives in the US, Mexico and Canada. In seven US states, a smart and bright pichuga is the official symbol.
4. Crowned crane - the most beautiful among the cranes.
The bird reaches a height of 104 cm, and on his head proudly wears a crown of hard gold feathers. The body is covered with feathers of rich black with white impregnations. Crowned Crowned Crane inhabits Africa, is not afraid of man and often settles near human habitation.
3. The Atlantic impasse has a brightly colored beak and paws.
The black and white body also looks very expressive. The dead end not only flies well, but also floats perfectly. These beautiful birds inhabit the northern part of Africa, as well as the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
2. American( passerine) kestrel
- wears a bright outfit in which orange, black, white and gray colors are mixed. These birds live on the territory of both Americas and are among the most numerous predatory birds in the world.
1. Lauria parrots
- small tree birds, painted in all colors of the rainbow. These beautiful picchigs inhabit Australia and Oceania. They feed on the parrots of Lauria pollen and nectar 5 thousand of the most beautiful flowers, as well as juicy and soft fruits.
