15 Unbelievable Birds You Won't Believe Actually Exist!

[00:00:03][music] >> One, shoebill. The shoebill is a large bird from East Africa and known for its massive shoe-shaped beak. It stands still for long periods while hunting fish, frogs, and reptiles striking with sudden speed. Its dinosaur-like appearance makes it one of the most unique birds in the world. Two, superb bird of paradise. This bird from New Guinea is famous for its incredible courtship display. The male transforms its feathers into [music] a glowing black and blue shape and performs a dance to attract females. Three, secretary bird. The secretary bird is an African bird of prey that hunts on the ground instead of flying. It uses long legs to deliver powerful [music] kicks that can kill snakes and small animals.

[00:00:52]Four, hoatzin. The hoatzin lives in South America and has a very unusual digestive system that ferments leaves like a cow. Young birds have claws on their wings that help [music] them climb trees before they can fly. Five, wandering albatross. This bird has the largest wingspan of any living [music] bird reaching over 11 ft. It can glide across oceans for thousands of miles without [music] much effort making it a master of long distance flight. Six, Atlantic puffin. Known as the clown of the sea, the Atlantic puffin has a colorful beak [music] and excellent swimming skills. It dives underwater using its wings to catch fish. Seven, cassowary.

[00:01:36]>> [music] >> The cassowary is a large flightless bird from Australia and New Guinea. It is powerful and dangerous due to its strong legs and sharp claws, but also plays an important role in spreading seeds in forests. Eight, kakapo. The kakapo is a rare flightless parrot [music] from New Zealand. It is nocturnal and critically endangered with conservation programs working to protect [music] it from extinction. Nine, sword-billed hummingbird. This unique bird has a beak longer than its body. It uses this adaptation [music] to reach nectar deep inside flowers that other birds cannot access. 10, greater flamingo. [music] The greater flamingo is famous for its pink color and elegant appearance. Its color comes from pigments in its diet and it often gathers [music] in large flocks in wetlands. 11, southern giant petrel. A powerful seabird of the southern ocean. It survives by hunting fish and scavenging carrion in extreme conditions. 12, Victoria crowned [music] pigeon. The largest pigeon species known for its royal blue crown-like feathers that give it a majestic look. 13, blue-footed booby. Famous for its bright blue feet and funny mating [music] dances. This seabird is also an excellent diver that catches fish with precision. 14, Andean condor. One of the largest flying [music] birds in the world. It soars over the Andes mountains for hours without flapping its wings.

[00:03:06]15, king vulture. A colorful scavenger that plays a vital role in ecosystems [music] by feeding on dead animals and keeping nature clean.