Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the ...

Why it's awesome: The hoatzin is often regarded as one of the world's strangest birds. Hatchlings are born with clawed wings — a rare, prehistoric trait — and adults give off a strong ...

In addition, many birds get their color from foods in their diet. Among birds with colorful plumage, many display shades of red. These fiery birds stand out even among other eye-catching birds.

Where cardinals are a bright red, male scarlet tanagers are a red-hot, almost electric red, accented by their black wings and tail. (Females are a less noticeable yellow-green color.) ...

This is an elegant bird with a light gray body, dark wings and streaming twin tail feathers. In flight, the bird slices the air with its scissor-shaped tail, making acrobatic twists and turns to ...