31 National Geographic Birds in the Wild ...

The National Geographic birds are an incredible collection of wildlife photographs. Feeding, hunting, resting, in flight and tending to their young are all captured by clever and skillful – and very patient – photographers. These National Geographic birds will get your feathers a-ruffling.

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Wise Owl

Wise Owl Via Zacekfoto

Owls are among the most majestic in the realms of National Geographic birds.

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Albino Peacock

Albino Peacock Via Peackock Photo, Bird Wallpaper – ...

I know that an albino can crop up in any species but I didn't realize there were so many albino peacocks. It's as stunning as its multi-colored cousin.

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Diving Kingfisher

Diving Kingfisher Via Blue Pueblo

A stunning action shot of a blaze of blue as it dives after a fish.

Prey in Its Sights

Prey in Its Sights Via Natureland : Photo

Wildlife photographers must be incredibly patient people.

Weaver Bird

Weaver Bird Via onedio.com

The Weaver is one of the supreme architects of the bird world.

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Egret

Egret Via Зверские шедевры National Geographic

The stunning egret is a wetlands bird. That emerald flash on its beak is an incredible color.

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Often seen wading through shallow waters on the lookout for fish, this graceful creature boasts feathers as white as snow and legs that seem to stretch forever. During breeding season, their plumes take on an even more spectacular display, captivating birdwatchers and photographers alike. Said to symbolize purity and elegance, egrets hold a special place in many cultures, often depicted in art and literature. With their poised demeanor and majestic flight, they remind us of the natural world's effortless beauty.

Mother Great Gray Owl and Babies

Mother Great Gray Owl and Babies Via i Smiled You: The Mother ...

Some baby birds are darned ugly but they grow into such beauties.

Flamingos

Flamingos Via 254FOREST

The birds with balance. They spend ages standing on one leg.

Funky Chicken

Funky Chicken Via wiadomosci.gazeta.pl

Chickens have great characters.

Wine-throated Hummingbird

Wine-throated Hummingbird Via Bird Love

The hummingbirds are the smallest species of bird. Some of them are no bigger than your thumb.

Scottish Seagulls

Scottish Seagulls Via cosmic.

We've had seagulls around us recently, which is quite strange. It's not very usual, especially as I live about 90 miles from the sea.

European Starling

European Starling Via Nature - Week 6 Gallery ...

The Estonians believe this bird's call is the harbinger of spring.

Steller's Jay

Steller's Jay Via Natures Doorways

Yosemite Park is a majestic setting for a majestic bird.

Night Heron

Night Heron Via National Geographic Photo Contest 12 ...

Birds are so graceful in flight yet so clumsy when coming in to land.

Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise

Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise Via ‘Birds of Paradise’ at the ...

The Birds-of-paradise are known for their highly colored plumage and elaborate courtship rituals and choreography.
(See more here: 9 Stunning Birds of Paradise.)

Preening Parakeet

Preening Parakeet Via Parakeet - National Geographic Photo ...

I originally stated that these were National Geographic birds in the wild. This is in fact a shot of a parakeet in Atlanta Zoo but the plumage is so amazing, I just had to include it.