Top 10 Strangest Birds On The Planet

Hoatzin: This unique bird is found in the Amazon rainforest, and is known for its strong odor and clawed wings which are used to climb trees. It's sometimes called the "stinkbird" or "punk bird" due to its smell and appearance.

Kakapo: The kakapo is a flightless parrot native to New Zealand, and is the heaviest parrot in the world. It's also one of the world's rarest birds, with only around 200 individuals left in the wild.


Inca Tern: The Inca tern is a seabird found along the coasts of Peru and Chile. It's known for its distinctive white mustache and red-orange beak and feet.


 Spoon-billed Sandpiper: This bird is known for its distinctive spoon-shaped bill, which it uses to probe for food in mudflats along the coasts of Russia and China. It's critically endangered, with only around 500 individuals left in the wild.


Ross's Turaco: This bird is found in the forests of East Africa, and is known for its bright crimson feathers and distinctive calls. It's sometimes called the "Rwenzori Turaco" or "Ruwenzori Turaco".


Blue-footed Booby: This seabird is found along the coasts of Central and South America, and is known for its bright blue feet which are used in courtship displays.


Satanic Nightjar: This bird is found in the forests of Southeast Asia, and is known for its strange appearance and eerie calls. It's sometimes called the "Diabolical Nightjar" due to its demonic-looking facial markings.

 

 Long-wattled Umbrellabird: This bird is found in the cloud forests of South America, and is known for its distinctive umbrella-shaped crest and long wattle hanging from its neck.
Great Curassow: This bird is found in the rainforests of Central and South America, and is known for its distinctive head plumes and bright blue crown. It's sometimes called the "Crested Curassow".

Mandarin Duck: This bird is native to East Asia, and is known for its vibrant plumage and striking appearance. It's often regarded as one of the most beautiful ducks in the world.
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