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

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 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)

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)

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-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)

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)