Flamingos, toucans, hummingbirds, parrots, these are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. However, not all species are as cute or gorgeous as them. Some birds look like they need a bit of help in the beauty department. Discover the top 10 strangest looking birds in the world!
1. California Condor
There are only around 430 of these birds left in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Its featherless head makes it look extremely weird.
2. Sri Lanka Frogmouth
As the name suggests, this bird looks a lot like a frog because of its wide beak. This bird species is mostly found in India and Sri Lanka.
3. Long-Wattled Umbrellabird
This bird looks quite strange because of the long wattle that hangs from its chest. They use this long wattle when they court the female birds. It even inflates!
4. Marabou Stork
This bird looks like an old man who needs to brush his hair! The Marabou Stork mostly lives in the dry regions of South Africa. Fun fact: This bird has one of the largest wingspans in the world.
5. Shoebill
There are only 8000 shoebills left in the world. This species can be found in Sudan and Zambia.
6. Magnificent Frigatebird
This bird looks pretty normal until you see its bright red throat pouch which inflates during breeding season.
7. Andean Cock of the Rock
This is the national bird of Peru. Its large, disc-like crest makes it look deformed and the large beady eyes don’t help to make this bird look cuter either.
8. Ribbon Tailed Astrapia
Very colourful, the Ribbon Tailed Astrapia has an extremely long tail!
9. King Of Saxony Bird Of Paradise
This bird looks pretty normal until you notice the elongated scalloped feathers that stick out of its head. These plumes can measure up to 50 cm long.
10. Superb Bird of Paradise
The beige bird you see in this picture is the female superb bird of paradise. The black and bright blue creature in the back is the male!
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