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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1. Wise Owl
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Owls are among the most majestic in the realms of National Geographic birds.
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2. Albino Peacock
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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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3. Diving Kingfisher
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A stunning action shot of a blaze of blue as it dives after a fish.
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4. Prey in Its Sights
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5. Weaver Bird
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The Weaver is one of the supreme architects of the bird world.
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6. Egret
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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.
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7. Mother Great Gray Owl and Babies
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Some baby birds are darned ugly but they grow into such beauties.
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8. Flamingos
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The birds with balance. They spend ages standing on one leg.
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9. Funky Chicken
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10. Wine-throated Hummingbird
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Via Bird Love
The hummingbirds are the smallest species of bird. Some of them are no bigger than your thumb.
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11. Scottish Seagulls
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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.
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12. European Starling
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The Estonians believe this bird's call is the harbinger of spring.
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13. Steller's Jay
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Via Natures Doorways
Yosemite Park is a majestic setting for a majestic bird.
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14. Night Heron
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Birds are so graceful in flight yet so clumsy when coming in to land.
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15. Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
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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.)
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16. Preening Parakeet
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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.
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17. Rufous Tailed Hummingbird
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Hummingbirds maintain their hover at flowers to drink the nectar by flapping their wings many times a minute.
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18. Tricolored Heron
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What a regal creature.
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19. Resplendent Quetzal
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Via Resplendent Quetzal
This little fellow lights up the rainforests of Costa Rica.
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20. Great Egret
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Am loving the reflection in the lagoon (Taken in the Pantanal Wetlands in Brazil - the World’s largest wetland area.)
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21. Colorful Macaws
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The macaws have made their nest in a steep riverbank in the rainforests of Peru.
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22. Scaly-breasted Munia
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Not a very resplendent sounding name for a striking looking bird.
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23. Baby Penguin
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The inspiration for "Happy Feet."
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24. Ostrich Chick
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Via Ostrich Chick
Unlike the ugly ducklings of the bird world, ostrich chicks are cute. Not so much when they grow into adults.
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25. Salmon-crested Cockatoo
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The Australian cockatoos come in a range of colors, although snow white is the most common.
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26. Foja Parotia
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The Western Parotia is one of the less-colorful birds-of-paradise but has one of the most elaborately choreographed courtship routines.
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27. European Bee-eater
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Such grace and beauty.
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28. Proud Puffin
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29. Formosan Blue Magpie
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Via Museum of Birds
This blue beauty is the national bird of Taiwan.
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30. Bald Eagle in Flight
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31. Asian Crested Ibis
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This lovely looking bird is currently on the endangered list.
The National Geographic birds introduce us to a wonderful world of beauty and color. Do you have a favorite bird?
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