There are lots of beautiful creatures in the animal kingdom, but some of the most beautiful animals happen to be birds. There are so many different colorful, unique birds out there that you probably haven't even heard of before.
Keep reading to see some gorgeous feathered friends. Some of these birds are big, some are small, some have long beaks, and some have short beaks, some swim, some fly, and some can do it all.
The Nicobar pigeon is thought to be the closest living relative of the now-extinct dodo bird. They measure about 16 inches in length and they live on the Nicobar Islands.
The bee hummingbird isn't just a beautiful bird, it's also the world's smallest bird. Male bee hummingbirds weigh around 0.069 ounces and measure around 2.2 inches in length. These guys are tiny!
You've probably seen red cardinals flying around, but did you know that yellow cardinals exist too? The bird pictured above lives in South America, but there are also yellow Northern cardinals that have a genetic mutation that makes them yellow instead of red.
The King of Saxony bird of paradise is endemic to the montane forest in New Guinea. The adult male King of Saxony bird of paradise has long blue brow plumes that can be erected independently.
This isn't your average mallard. The mandarin duck is an Asian duck with some rather showy plumage. Only the male mandarin duck is this brightly colored. The female is a muted brown color.
The kingfisher is known for diving off of a perch to catch fish in the water below. These birds have bright blue and orange feathers, a large head, and a long, sharp beak.
Yes, this bird is a pigeon, but it doesn't look like the pigeons we're used to seeing in urban centers. They're actually quite large birds weighing in at 7.7 pounds.
The keel-billed toucan can be found in the tropical jungles of Mexico and South America. These birds use their large bills to munch on fruit, seeds, insects, lizards, snakes, and even other small birds.
We couldn't talk about beautiful birds without mentioning the peacock. The male peafowl, also known as a peacock, has a gorgeous tail that he shows off to attract a mate.
The rainbow lorikeet is a breed of parrot that can be found in Australia. These birds are super brightly colored, as their name suggests. Both male and female rainbow lorikeets are multicolored.
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