May 31, 2025

Most colourful birds in the world — And where they are found

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Most colourful birds in the world and where they can be found

Birds are one of God's most wonderful creations of nature. These feathered beings not only light up the sky with their flight and the surroundings with their voice but also aid in a lot of natural processes that are vital for human existence. While most birds are of a single colour, there are some magical and artistic creations that are so colourful they make you want to keep looking at them. These are the most colourful birds in the world and where they can be found.

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Indian Peafowl

Male Indian peafowls, popularly known as peacocks are famous for their iridescent blue colour and eyespot-covered tails that they spread out to impress the females. These can be found in India along with North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia.

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Rainbow Lorikeet

A species of parrots found in Australia, Rainbow lorikeets are characterised by their bright red beak, blue head and belly, green wings and orange-yellow breast. They are a popular pet choice due to their friendly nature.

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Mandarin Ducks

Native to East Asia and found in China, Japan, Korea and parts of Russia, Mandarin ducks are colourful in a highly stunning way. Male mandarin ducks are species of wondrous beauty with orange feathers on the side of the face, purple chest, orange feathers and pale orange flanks.

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Fiery-throated Hummingbird

Found in the forests of Costa Rica and western Panama, fiery-throated hummingbirds are the only hummingbird that combines every colour of the rainbow on their throat and breast.

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Scarlet Macaw

Along with being the national bird of Honduras, Scarlet macaws look marvellous with red plumage, blue and yellow feathers and beautiful white beaks.

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Paradise Tanager

Primarily found in the Amazon Basin in South America, Paradise tanagers are songbirds that sport lime green beaks, two-tone blue chest, black upper body and red or yellow rumps. They are also referred to as "siete colores" after their seven hues.

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