24 Extraordinarily Beautiful Birds You Might Not Have Heard About

Beautiful birds can be seen across the globe, but which ones are the most beautiful? And what’s the rarest bird from around the world? Check out our list of the 25 top beautiful birds to discover more. You’ll learn what makes each of these beautiful birds unique, where they live, what they eat, and what they look like.

Male Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris): The Painted Buntings (Passerina ciris) are small, brightly colored members of the Cardinal family. They are also known as Painted Finches or Rainbow Buntings. Their common names were inspired by the brilliant plumage details of the males. Many consider the male Painted Bunting to be the most beautiful bird in North America, and they are amongst the most popular visitors of bird feeders. Photo credit: Sonya Cole