Photos of the Amazing Birds You May Have Yet To See
AMAZING BIRDS – Here are some photos of exceptional breeds of birds and some details about the important features that make them stand out.
There are countless species of bird across the globe. Some of them stand out because of their distinct features and abilities. Get to know these amazing bird species you may have yet to see or read about:
Sword-Billed Hummingbird
The Sword-Billed Hummingbird is recorded as the bird with the longest bill that extends to more than 10 cm long. It feeds on trumpet-shaped flowers wherein its long bill is really helpful.
Harpy Eagle
Also one of the amazing birds with marvelous features is the Harpy Eagle which is known to have the strongest claws and feet among the many species of birds. They can take prey that are up to an equal of their own weight or even more. The list includes deer and other medium-sized rainforest animals. They also prey on goats and pigs with a powerful feet having 3-4 inches long hind claw.
Cuban Tody
Have you seen the Cuban Tody? It is known as the bird with the fastest feeding rate across the globe. It can catch and eat up to 1500 food items daily and much more during the breeding season. It has a good appetite for insects.
Bee Hummingbird
The Bee Hummingbird of Cuba is determined as the smallest bird as it only measures 2.24 inches long and weighs 1.6 grams. With its size, its flight can be compared to those of some insects like bees. Its nest is also tagged as the smallest nest on record with only two (2) cm. in diameter and depth. It also has the smallest eggs at 12.5 mm x 8.5 mm only.
Barn Owl
Have you seen a Barn Owl? It is also one of the amazing birds with marvelous features. It has a great hearing that it can even catch its prey even amid an extreme darkness. It is believed that its facial feathers direct sound to its offset ears which greatly contributes to its successful auditory senses.
