The Amazing Birds
These birds are really amazing.
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.
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 meal
Rarest 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
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.
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40 Responses to “The Amazing Birds”
On March 29, 2009 at 3:54 am
How different life would have been without birds. Beautiful and amazing birds. Beautiful article.
On March 29, 2009 at 5:18 am
That is quite a list. These birds are not all beauties but they hold a strange appeal. A well researched and interesting article.
Christine
On March 29, 2009 at 5:37 am
birds are the first to feel if there is something wrong with the environment.
On March 29, 2009 at 6:20 am
Excellent pics and information Papaleng Some of these I didn’t know about
On March 29, 2009 at 7:14 am
Birds. I am against them. They are always moody and spiteful because they once were huge and had teeth and respect. I’m tired of their anti-mammal ways, especially geese.
On March 29, 2009 at 7:42 am
birds are truly fascinating
On March 29, 2009 at 7:47 am
Really amazing! Great find, thanks!
On March 29, 2009 at 9:29 am
Amazing article once again papaleng,the article and pictutees was just Awesome.A bird that can turn his head all the way around and a few other things I didnt know was in your piece.Very well writen my friend.
On March 29, 2009 at 10:19 am
Very neat, thanks again Papa for bringing Animal Planet to Triond!
On March 29, 2009 at 10:51 am
Excellent again Papaleng. Nicely researched article and with such lovely pics. Thanks for sharing.
Monica
On March 29, 2009 at 11:39 am
Great article, papaleng. Birds are amazing creatures, many more that are not even on your list, like peafowls (or peacocks), birds of paradise, cranes, etc, etc.
On March 29, 2009 at 2:22 pm
They are definitely strange and beautiful at the same time.
On March 29, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Exceptional pictures – nice article*
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
On March 29, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Wonderful pictures and facts! Two birds from my country New Zealand. Well done!
On March 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm
birdie day today eh, papaleng?
On March 29, 2009 at 4:40 pm
That Palm Cockatoo is awesome-lookin! :p
On March 29, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Amazing article. Well written.
On March 29, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Amazing birds and colorful photos.
On March 29, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Well written and great pics.
Inna
On March 29, 2009 at 9:38 pm
man i like the birds your work is wonderful
On March 29, 2009 at 10:58 pm
another amazing article,
lots of great information here,
and great photos too
On March 29, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Fascinating birds from smaller ones to biggest one.
On March 29, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Fascinating bird facts!
On March 29, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I know this is going to sound crazy, but I am very afraid of birds. The cockatoo sent chills down my spine. Otherwise, great info.
On March 30, 2009 at 12:50 am
How lovely!
On March 30, 2009 at 6:09 am
Amazing birds and well written. These are some that I had never heard of before.
On March 30, 2009 at 6:56 am
Another fabulous article!
On March 30, 2009 at 7:41 am
This is another awesome article and I love birds.
On March 30, 2009 at 11:02 am
Great article I enjoyed reading this… Thanks for sharing
On March 30, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Informative and enjoyable as always, lovely photos
On March 30, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Excellent! That was wonderful. I liked both, d article and pics..so beautiful..colorful..Well done..keep it up papa. Thnx 4 sharing
On March 30, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Great article about birds. Thanks, papaleng.
On March 31, 2009 at 12:29 am
though not all birds are beautiful but the pics are really beautiful,i liked the information on Kiwi
On March 31, 2009 at 10:28 am
Lovely creatures, and great shots.
On March 31, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Beautiful birds and great article.
On April 1, 2009 at 10:47 am
Informative and beuatiful photos.
On April 1, 2009 at 11:29 pm
truly amazing…
On April 2, 2009 at 7:19 am
Beautifully unique birds!!:)
On April 2, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Very interesting!
On April 3, 2009 at 7:43 am
Beautiful. Thank you my friend!
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