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10 Most Beautiful, Eye-Catching, and Colourful Birds of the Wild

Discover nature’s most dazzling winged wonders with these 10 stunning birds from the wild. Their vibrant colours, unique patterns, and exotic habitats make them some of the most mesmerising creatures in the animal kingdom.

June 13, 2025 / 17:38 IST
Resplendent Quetzal: Its dazzling green and crimson feathers make the Resplendent Quetzal of Central America a sacred bird and a sight to behold in tropical woodlands. (Image: Canva)
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Resplendent Quetzal: Its dazzling green and crimson feathers make the Resplendent Quetzal of Central America a sacred bird and a sight to behold in tropical woodlands. (Image: Canva)
Indian Peafowl (Peacock): India's national bird is mesmerizing with its royal blue neck and flamboyant tail fan. It inhabits forests and villages and, with its dance during monsoons, is a sight to watch. (Image: Canva)
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Indian Peafowl (Peacock): India's national bird is mesmerising with its royal blue neck and flamboyant tail fan. It inhabits forests and villages and, with its dance during monsoons, is a sight to watch. (Image: Canva)
Scarlet Macaw: Native to South America's rainforests, the Scarlet Macaw amazes with its radiant red, yellow, and blue feathers. Highly intelligent and a social parrot, it is. (Image: Canva)
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Scarlet Macaw: Native to South America's rainforests, the Scarlet Macaw amazes with its radiant red, yellow, and blue feathers. Highly intelligent and a social parrot, it is. (Image: Canva)
Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise: This Indonesian forest gem displays an electric combination of neon blue, green, and yellow colors, combined with dreamlike courtship dances that leave birdwatchers agog. (Image:@Weird_AnimaIs/X)
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Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise: This Indonesian forest gem displays an electric combination of neon blue, green, and yellow colours, combined with dreamlike courtship dances that leave birdwatchers agog. (Image: @Weird_AnimaIs/X)
Lilac-Breasted Roller: Seen in African savannas, it has a bright mix of lilac, turquoise, and green plumage. It's frequently found strikingly perched on trees. (Image: Canva)
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Lilac-Breasted Roller: Seen in African savannas, it has a bright mix of lilac, turquoise, and green plumage. It's frequently found strikingly perched on trees. (Image: Canva)
Keel-Billed Toucan: A multicoloured beak and black shiny body make this Central American toucan both bizarre and striking. Its call is a frog-like croak. (Image: Canva)
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Keel-Billed Toucan: A multicoloured beak and a black shiny body make this Central American toucan both bizarre and striking. Its call is a frog-like croak. (Image: Canva)
Mandarin Duck: Found in East Asia, the Mandarin Duck has a showy, rainbow-colored appearance and is slender in shape, usually seen soaring above woodland ponds and rivers. (Image: Canva)
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Mandarin Duck: Found in East Asia, the Mandarin Duck has a showy, rainbow-coloured appearance and is slender in shape, usually seen soaring above woodland ponds and rivers. (Image: Canva)
Turquoise-Browed Motmot: The Motmot of Central America captivates with its bright tail racket and turquoise head. It tends to swing its tail in pendulum fashion, like a strange jungle habit. (Image: Canva)
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Turquoise-Browed Motmot: The motmot of Central America captivates with its bright tail racket and turquoise head. It tends to swing its tail in pendulum fashion, like a strange jungle habit. (Image: Canva)
Blue Jay: Ubiquitous in North American woodlands, Blue Jays awe with their cobalt-colored feathers and intelligence. They imitate other birds and frequently move in boisterous family groups. (Image: Canva)
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Blue Jay: Ubiquitous in North American woodlands, Blue Jays awe with their cobalt-coloured feathers and intelligence. They imitate other birds and frequently move in boisterous family groups. (Image: Canva)
Himalayan Monal: State bird of Uttarakhand in India, the Himalayan Monal radiates metallic blue, green, and copper feathers. It survives in Himalayan alpine meadows and forest margins. (Image: @teetaura/X)
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Himalayan Monal: State bird of Uttarakhand in India, the Himalayan Monal radiates metallic blue, green, and copper feathers. It survives in Himalayan alpine meadows and forest margins. (Image: @teetaura/X)
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first published: Jun 13, 2025 05:38 pm

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