The Blue Bird-of-Paradise, regarded by some ornithologists as the loveliest of all birds, was discovered by Carl Hunstein in 1884, and its scientific name honors the unfortunate Crown Prince Rudolf …
Paradisaea rudolphi. the blue bird of paradise Read MoreThe ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus), sometimes known as the ruby topaz, is a species of hummingbird that changes color depending on the lighting conditions. The male may appear more of …
With his multi-faceted ruby-red cap and glistening gold throat, a little bird is made identifiable! Read MoreOnly 12.5 cm (4.9 in) long, the pin-tailed manakin (Ilicura militaris) is a small animal. Male adults can be easily recognized by their distinctively colored red fore-crown and rump. They …
His little frame was incredibly remarkable thanks to his technicolor jigsaw of iridescent green, purple, black, and red colors. Read MoreThe black face and chin of the white-browed woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus), a particularly unusual bird, contrast with its pair of white eyebrows. While the breast and undertail are an orangey …
White browed Woodswallow Read MoreThe medium-sized, slender ochre-collared monarch, also known as the rufous-collared monarch (Arses insularis), has a long tail and a face with a noticeable blue eye wattle. He has a long …
He distinguishes himself from other members of his kind in a stunning way with his brilliantly ruffled bright orange scarf! Read MoreThe blue-naped mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) is a rather little bird, only reaching a length of about 13 to 14 inches. The long tail and turquoise blue patch on the nape …
An extraordinarily dexterous bird with a gorgeous pink bill and fantastic turquoise nape stands out nicely against the rest of its white plumage. Read More