NATURE’S WONDERS
STRIKING BIRDS WITH HAIR ALSO CALLED CREST OR TUFT
Have you ever seen a bird that appears to have hair on its head? Those are feathers, commonly called a crest or tuft, as birds do not have hair on their bodies.
Credit : PIXABAY Here are 10 majestic birds with hair:
Credit : PIXABAY Victoria Crowned Pigeon
The striking bird appears to have "hair" on its head, featuring mostly blue-gray feathers and a prominent blue crest with white-tipped feathers.
Credit : PIXABAY Grey Crowned Crane
Known for the spiky "hair" on its head, the crane's head showcases a black forehead, white cheeks with red near the blue-grey eyes, red throat wattles, and a striking yellow crest.
Credit : PEXELS Tufted Puffin
The bird belongs to the largest puffin species, and is a striking bird with sleek, slicked-back "hair." It has two yellowish feather tufts that extend from behind the eyes over the nape.
Credit : PEXELS Southern Crested Guineafowl
Adorned with curly "hair", the bird is native to southern Africa, typically found in woodlands, forests, and thickets.
Credit : PEXELS Philippine Eagle
The eagle's head is adorned with a large, untidy-looking brown crest, giving the appearance of "hair" running down the back of its neck.
Credit : PEXELS Eurasian Hoopoe
The bird is known for its vibrant plumage and distinctive crest, which is orange with black and white tips.
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It is a white bird known for its flamboyant crest. Its body is mostly white, featuring a large yellow retractable crest.
Credit : PEXELS Demoiselle Crane
Known as the among the smallest cranes in the world, it has white tufts that extend from behind the eyes.
Credit : PEXELS Blond-crested Woodpecker
Adorned with unique blonde "hair", this species features a yellowish-cream head and crest that contrasts with its blackish body.
Credit : PEXELS Smew
Often regarded as the most dapper of the mergansers due to their striking crest, these birds are typically found in forested lakes, rivers, and pools during the summer breeding season.
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