10 Birds That Make People Think Of Aliens Instead Of Animals

7. Swinhoe’s pheasant

Swinhoe’s pheasant has a very small population these days due to habitat degradation. These pheasants are famous for their blue-purple chest, white nape, red wattles, and white tail and crest, making them bright.

8. Andean Condor

The Andean Condor is famous for its wingspan, over 10 ft long. This stunning bird is also considered the largest flying bird in the world, reaching up to 15 kg heavy and 1.2 m high.

Andean Condors are also the largest Raptor in the entire world. It is interesting that the females only produce one egg every 2 years and the incubation period lasts 54-58 days.

9. Mandarin Duck

The Mandarin Duck is endemic to China and Japan. They are widely considered the world’s most beautiful duck.

Like most of the ducks, Mandarin ducks seek their mate for the season and form new pairs again in the autumn. It’s interesting that the females don’t quack. Instead, they make clucking calls when seeing and feeling danger.

10. Christmas frigatebird

As their name may suggest, Christmas frigatebirds are native to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. People call them pirates as these birds steal food from other birds.

Normally, Christmas frigatebirds live with their mates. The males have a red throat sac that they display to get a mate.