The most exotic birds on Earth - Nature is so varied that it is easy to forget how beautiful the world around us really is. To remind you of all this beauty, we have compiled some of the most amazing exotic birds in the world to celebrate the diversity of birds on Earth. Check it out!

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Royal flycatcher - The males have red heads, while the females have yellow heads. This species shows their fan-shaped crest during mating rituals and when they feel threatened.

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Golden pheasant - These colorful birds are native to western China but can also be found in other countries, including the United Kingdom.

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Rainbow lorikeet - The rainbow lorikeet is a species of parrot that can be found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Its natural habitat is the rain forest, coastal areas and other forests.

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Quetzal - This is one of the most beautiful birds in this gallery. Its vibrant colors are its best feature. The quetzal can be found in the tropical forests of Central America. Unfortunately, this species is on the verge of extinction in Guatemala and other countries.

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Upupa - Also known as Eurasian hoopoe, this bird can be found in southern Portugal and Spain but also travels along the African coast.

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Lear's macaw - This Brazilian parrot has a life expectancy of over 50 years. It is also an endangered species and it is estimated that there are currently around 1,300 adult birds left in the world.

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Puffin - This sea bird feeds mainly on fish and its bright colors and beak are its more distinct features. It is the only type of penguin found in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Kingfisher - This bird catches fish with its large beak. Kingfishers can be found in Eurasia and Africa.

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Malabar pied hornbill - Found in India and Sri Lanka, this bird is easily recognizable due to the unique shape of its beak. Some Indian tribes believe that possessing a skull from this animal attracts wealth.

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Bird-of-paradise - Most of these birds can be found in New Guinea and on nearby islands. You will probably never see one in real life, as they live in remote areas of the rain forest.

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Cardinal - Only the male Cardinal has this incredible red color. They are mostly found in North America. These birds do not migrate nor lose or change plumage.

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California condor - Unlike all other birds in this gallery, this one is considered to be ugly. However, it is a unique species and considered the largest American land bird. It lives in parts of Arizona and southern Utah in the United States.

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Grey crowned crane - This bird inhabits the dry African savanna in the southern Sahara region. The Crane can also be found in wetlands and plains near rivers and lakes in Uganda and Kenya.

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Curl-crested aracari - The aracari is native to the Amazon and measures about 42 cm. Its main characteristic is a crest of hard, curly feathers.

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Grey heron - This bird can be found in Panama, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. It measures almost 60 cm and has a yellowish plumage.

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Peacock - Peacocks are one of the most well-known and loved birds in the world because of their incredible plumage and unique colors. Only males have these vivid colors, which are used to impress females.

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D’Arnaud Barbet - This bird is found in Sub-Saharan Africa and unlike other birds that make their nests in trees, the barbet's home is in underground tunnels around 60 cm deep.

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Bee-eater - This bird loves to feed on bees, but it also eats other insects. It is mostly found in Southeast Asia and its unique features are a red breast and hunchback.

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Lilac-breasted roller - This bird is known for its array of colors, including turquoise, green, black, lilac, blue and white. It is also known for its agility and aerobatic moves while flying.

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Inca tern - Yes, they have a mustache! Both males and females are found in several regions of South America, including the coastal areas of Chile and Peru.

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Splendid fairywren - This is one of the most peculiar birds in Australia. Only males have this vibrant blue color. Females are brown with a blue tail. This plumage serves for mating purposes.

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Long-tailed widowbird - This exotic bird can be found in countries, including Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa and Swaziland.

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Horned sungem - This is a species of hummingbird native to Brazil. It is considered extinct in the state of São Paulo and is currently a protected bird species. These birds reach up to 11 cm.

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Bohemian waxwing - This is another unique bird that can be found in the northern forests of Eurasia and North America. Its distinctive feature is the black 'mask' on its face.

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Baltimore oriole - This is a small migratory bird that in winter can be found in southern Mexico and in some areas of the southern US. Males and females have different colors and a male is pictured in the image. Females have a yellowish head and gray wings.

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Victoria crowned pigeon - This is the most beautiful pigeon species in the world. These birds are native to New Guinea and have blue feathers and red eyes. It was named after Queen Victoria.

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