The hoatzin, although not necessarily the most attractive bird in the world, does have its unique charm. I photographed this one in the Bolivian Amazon at Madidi National Park. These pheasant-sized birds are rare in that they eat only leaves. Due to their diet, they have a bit of a manure-like smell to them and are often called stink birds. To be fair, I kind of liked the smell. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/500th of a second
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The hoatzin, although not necessarily the most attractive bird in the world, does have its unique charm. I photographed this one in the Bolivian Amazon at Madidi National Park. These pheasant-sized birds are rare in that they eat only leaves. Due to their diet, they have a bit of a manure-like smell to them and are often called stink birds. To be fair, I kind of liked the smell.
Looks like a chicken.
True. Definitely a bit chickenesque.
Very colorful but a “Stinky Bird” how unique
Never knew one existed , another Sean Special!
Aunt Sue
It’s head looks like a crown jewel to me. Beauty is in the eye.
Perhaps from a distance most would think they are beautiful. I like its contrasting colors. That blue eye shadow is really something!
great bird to bad he has to stink, great pic. great color ect. )