Long-velvet weaver (Euplectes progne)
In the English-speaking world that South African bird called "widow" for her unusually long black mourning tail. In males (ie widowers) he reaches forty centimeters, which is twice the length of their body.
Beautiful painted malyur (Malurus cyaneus)
Males acquire luxury solid blue color only during the breeding season, other times they are almost impossible to distinguish from females. They are pale brown on top and white below, although the feathers and keep the blue tint on the wings and tail.
Crowned Mukhoed (Onychorhynchus)
There are four species of crowned or Royal Flycatcher, they are all characterized by "crown", which can be usually seen in males only during the courtship ritual or competition with other males. In normal times, the comb is not visible, feathers pressed to the head, but if necessary there is such a "stylish hairstyle».
Scaly bird of paradise (Pteridophora alberti)
"Painted" ornamental plumes on the head in males (paltsekrylki) seem so improbable that when the first of these birds were brought to Europe, people did not believe that it is their natural decoration.
Pharomachrus mocinno
Many consider this the most beautiful bird in the world. Kvezal - the national symbol of Guatemala, in her honor even called the local currency.
Sirenevogrudaya European roller (Coracias caudatus)
This bird (as well as other representatives of this type), known extraordinarily impressive ritual of courtship, is also famous for its rapid peak circular ups and downs, "stone", accompanied by a shrill sound.
Curled arasari (Pteroglossus beauharnaesii)
This bird belongs to the family of tukanovyh, got its name from the unusual feathers on his head, curls, braids on a box with a gift.
Sineshapochnaya Tanager (Tangara cyanocephala)
There are three subspecies of this bird, which differ mainly in the size of the spots on the throat and head coloration. They live in the lowland tropical forests of eastern South America.
Sinegolovaya magnificent bird of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica)
This is another incredible bird of paradise, which is easily identified by curly tail feathers and unique coloration. Turquoise "crown" on the head of the male - it's actually not feathers, and the area of bare skin.
Guiana rock cockerel (Rupicola rupicola)
Their scallops, almost perfect semicircular shape, formed by two rows of feathers, converging at the ends of each other. Unlike other birds, rock cockerels Conky is its decoration constantly.
Bananoed Livingston (Tauraco livingstonii)
Bananoed, also known as Toorak, is the founder of the family «Musophagidae», which means, of course, "bananoedy." However, it is noteworthy that these birds are almost never eat bananas.
Indian hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus)
These birds are easily recognizable by the huge "helmet", growing on top of the beak. Tribes of central India believed that wearing a skull on his neck hung a bird rhinoceros - the surest way to wealth.
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