Their namesake blue lacey crests, resembling elaborate crowns, are actually modified feathers, making them truly majestic.
Eclectus parrots are among the best talking birds, easily mimicking human speech and a wide range of sounds like bells, whistles, and even laughter.
Their namesake mane isn't just for looks. The long fur around their face and ears enhances their hearing and helps with communication within their group.
The undisputed queen of stick insects, adult females can reach a whopping 65 grams, making them the heaviest in the world! Males, on the other hand, are slender and lightweight, topping out at around 6 grams.
When threatened, they inflate their throat and let out a loud, unexpected honk that sounds like a cross between a duck and a car horn.
Unlike its common city cousins, the Nicobar pigeon boasts feathers that shimmer with metallic green, copper, and bronze hues. This iridescence makes them resemble living jewels fluttering through the forest.
As the name suggests, they boast a beautiful "pied" pattern, with a mostly white or pale cream body contrasted by striking bluish-black flight and tail feathers.
Their scientific genus name, Callosciurus, actually means "beautiful squirrel," living up to their stunning orange and black coats. They're considered one of the world's most colorful squirrels!
When the scorching desert sun beats down, River toads aren't ones to sweat it out. Instead, they burrow into the cool sand, crafting cozy underground hideaways where they'll spend most of the scorching summer.
Spotted whistling ducks have a variety of whistling and piping calls, used for communication, greeting each other, and even defending their territory.
True to their name, their feathers are adorned with fine black and white bars, resembling zebra stripes.