--- title: "31 National Geographic Birds in the Wild ..." description: "Wise Owl; Albino Peacock; Diving Kingfisher; Prey in Its Sights; Weaver Bird; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/national-geographic-birds-in-the-wild/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 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. ## 1. Wise Owl ![Wise Owl](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g4/ll/fhtky7iw_533x800.jpg) Via [Zacekfoto](https://www.zacekfoto.ee/?pid=2371) Owls are among the most majestic in the realms of National Geographic birds. ## 2. 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. ## 3. Diving Kingfisher _ Via Blue Pueblo_ A stunning action shot of a blaze of blue as it dives after a fish. ## 4. Prey in Its Sights ![Prey in Its Sights](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/as/xr/ljumwmby_427x669.jpg) Via [Natureland : Photo](https://heyfiki.tumblr.com/image/57729090944) Wildlife photographers must be incredibly patient people. ## 5. Weaver Bird _ Via onedio.com_ The Weaver is one of the supreme architects of the bird world. ## 6. Egret ![Egret](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qy/a7/hwtfiia9_600x898.jpg) Via [Зверские шедевры National Geographic](https://adme.media/) The stunning egret is a wetlands bird. That emerald flash on its beak is an incredible color. ## 7. Mother Great Gray Owl and Babies ![Mother Great Gray Owl and Babies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/go/m6/cwf3szxz_500x464.jpg) Via [i Smiled You: The Mother ...](http://www.ismiledyou.com/2014/05/the-mother-great-gray-owl-awesome-wildlife-poster.html) Some baby birds are darned ugly but they grow into such beauties. ## 8. Flamingos _ Via 254FOREST_ The birds with balance. They spend ages standing on one leg. ## 9. Funky Chicken ![Funky Chicken](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j0/vj/pndtowz6_600x831.jpg) Via [wiadomosci.gazeta.pl](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/0,0.html?i=13) Chickens have great characters. ## 10. Wine-throated Hummingbird ![Wine-throated Hummingbird](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ko/f6/y9e1ix3m_435x580.jpg) Via [Bird Love](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526991593868837324/) The hummingbirds are the smallest species of bird. Some of them are no bigger than your thumb. ## 11. Scottish Seagulls ![Scottish Seagulls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zm/sb/of1chbjo_600x889.jpg) Via [cosmic.](https://penseesduchoeur.tumblr.com/post/37150189120/vintagenatgeographic-seagulls-above-the-waters) 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. ## 12. European Starling ![European Starling](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mf/xz/woljpvia_600x900.jpg) Via [Nature - Week 6 Gallery ...](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/) The Estonians believe this bird's call is the harbinger of spring. ## 13. Steller's Jay ![Steller's Jay](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tr/v2/qc414cre_500x750.jpg) Via [Natures Doorways](https://naturesdoorways.tumblr.com/post/57459966013/tr3slikes-tr3slikes-stellers-jay-at-yosemite) Yosemite Park is a majestic setting for a majestic bird. ## 14. Night Heron _ Via National Geographic Photo Contest 12 ..._ Birds are so graceful in flight yet so clumsy when coming in to land. ## 15. Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise ![Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o9/pq/qk7br83w_600x900.jpg) Via [‘Birds of Paradise’ at the ...](https://goo.gl/vqNAfq) 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](https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/stunning-birds-of-paradise/).) ## 16. Preening Parakeet ![Preening Parakeet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/td/rv/xm3663by_600x819.jpg) Via [Parakeet - National Geographic Photo ...](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/) 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. ## 17. Rufous Tailed Hummingbird ![Rufous Tailed Hummingbird](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q4/c3/yto0dkal_600x900.jpg) Via [Rufous Tailed Hummingbird - National ...](https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/) Hummingbirds maintain their hover at flowers to drink the nectar by flapping their wings many times a minute. ## 18. Tricolored Heron ![Tricolored Heron](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kp/mc/oh22cr3c_299x599.jpg) Via [St. Augustine Alligator Farm’s Wading ...](http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) What a regal creature. ## 19. Resplendent Quetzal _ Via Resplendent Quetzal_ This little fellow lights up the rainforests of Costa Rica. ## 20. Great Egret ![Great Egret](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f0/lr/jg3g3jk1_320x480.jpg) Via [Blue Black Scarf Check Scarf ...](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Am loving the reflection in the lagoon (Taken in the Pantanal Wetlands in Brazil - the World’s largest wetland area.) ## 21. Colorful Macaws ![Colorful Macaws](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b5/zc/xjj3phtp_500x742.jpg) Via [Vintage National Geographic](https://vintagenatgeographic.tumblr.com/) The macaws have made their nest in a steep riverbank in the rainforests of Peru. ## 22. Scaly-breasted Munia ![Scaly-breasted Munia](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m1/dy/x4978jzw_600x931.jpg) Via [Scaly-breasted munias are estrildid finches ...](http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Not a very resplendent sounding name for a striking looking bird. ## 23. Baby Penguin _ Via Penguin_ The inspiration for "Happy Feet." ## 24. Ostrich Chick ![Ostrich Chick](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uy/md/xu3mecj4_333x500.jpg) Via [Ostrich Chick](https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomsfries/4269786358/in/photostream) Unlike the ugly ducklings of the bird world, ostrich chicks are cute. Not so much when they grow into adults. ## 25. Salmon-crested Cockatoo ![Salmon-crested Cockatoo](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sp/o5/ddzad1mr_465x700.jpg) Via [A Salmon-crested Cockatoo by Joel ...](https://fineartamerica.com/art/nobody) The Australian cockatoos come in a range of colors, although snow white is the most common. ## 26. Foja Parotia ![Foja Parotia](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b8/fe/ttulcz36_600x450.jpg) Via [Birds - All](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/535013630704405235/) The Western Parotia is one of the less-colorful birds-of-paradise but has one of the most elaborately choreographed courtship routines. ## 27. European Bee-eater ![European Bee-eater](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bc/ws/srvnc0f7_429x640.jpg) Via [StudioView - Merops apiaster by ...](https://studioview.tumblr.com/post/68574614374/merops-apiaster-by-alessandro-laporta-photographer) Such grace and beauty. ## 28. Proud Puffin ![Proud Puffin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q6/zn/t3lw3g27_427x640.jpg) Via ["The Dive for Life" - ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/stephenoachs/4838998094/in/photostream/) Puffing out his chest as he surveys his domain. ## 29. Formosan Blue Magpie ![Formosan Blue Magpie](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tv/q4/nnnujg8l_425x531.jpg) Via [Museum of Birds](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/123567583496397367/) This blue beauty is the national bird of Taiwan. ## 30. Bald Eagle in Flight ![Bald Eagle in Flight](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ar/tu/fmvvqigo_437x640.jpg) Via [American Bald Eagle](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bkushner/8172592654/in/pool-1096231@N22/) He's caught himself a magnificent feast. ## 31. Asian Crested Ibis ![Asian Crested Ibis](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/od/ya/cb0aj9ig_600x802.jpg) Via [Best Rare-Bird Pictures of 2010 ...](http://news.nationalgeographic.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) This lovely looking bird is currently on the endangered list. The National Geographic birds introduce us to a wonderful world of beauty and color. 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