10 Birds That Make People Think Of Aliens Instead Of Animals

There is no limit in nature. It can always fill you with surprises and many people spend their whole life studying it. The world of animals is a part of it and is so interesting. You can find many animals out there whose features can shake the world a little. And this satisfies the curiosity of both kids and adults alike.

This post is about 10 birds that make people think of aliens instead of animals. There are approximately 10,500 known species of birds and 21,000 subspecies of birds in the world. 10 birds in the collection make a name for themselves with unique colors, shapes, and behavior. Mother nature favors them, making them shine in the way they were born. Let’s check them out!

1. Potoo bird

Potoo birds also go by the name poor-me-ones. They are nocturnal and related to nightjars and frogmouths, living in Central and South America. These birds eat beetles, moths, grasshoppers, and termites.

As you can see, Potoo birds do not have bristles around their mouth. It’s interesting that these birds don’t fly but sit upright on tree stumps trying to camouflage in the daytime.

2. King Vulture

King Vultures are vultures and scavengers that gliding in the air searching for dead animals. The legends say that these large birds were named by the Maya people where the vulture was a “king” that carried messages between humans and the Gods.

These birds King can live anywhere from Mexico south to Argentina. They are very useful to our planet because of its eating habits. They help prevent the spread of diseases.

3. Golden Pheasant

The Golden Pheasant is native to central China. However, you may also find these birds in some other countries like Britain, southwestern Scotland, Spain, and France. Golden Pheasants are known as one of the brightest birds and famous for their very long tail. It is interesting that the females can lay 9 to 11 eggs that hatch after 3 weeks.

The Golden Pheasant is the symbol of good luck, prosperity, and good fortune. This bird is additionally good at sensing unusual dangers and threats.