8 Rarest Birds On The Earth

Golden pheasant

The golden pheasants are native to the Western forests of China. They are really hard to find and very little is known about them.

Cebu flowerpecker

Found in the Cebu Islands in the Philippines, the Cebu flowerpeckers were thought to be extinct, early in the 20th century.

Spectacled eider

The spectacled eiders get their name from the markings around their eyes that make them look like they are wearing glasses.

Vulturine guineafowl

Yet another strikingly looking bird species, the vulturine guineafowl appears to be an intimidating creature, credit goes to their distinctive colouring and blood-red eyes.

Magnificent frigatebird

The magnificent frigatebird is a seabird who has giant beaks and the male members have gigantic gular pouches. They are known to attempt and make other birds regurgitate their food so they may feast on it.

Madagascar pochard

The Madagascar pochard is a critically endangered diving duck that lives exclusively on inland wetlands in Madagascar.

Kakapo

The kakapos are a critically endangered flightless parrot native to New Zealand. They are adept climbers, using their wings to balance as they jump between branches.

Hoatzin

The hoatzins have a unique plumage, but an even more distinctive smell, which has given this Amazonian native the nickname 'skunk bird,' because of their unusual diet.

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