25 Weird Birds You Never Knew Existed

Birds are some of the most colorful and unique creatures on this planet. They come in every color and size imaginable, with some having some pretty unique characteristics. For example, did you know there is a bird that eats human waste? Yep. Or a bird that has a tail three times longer than its body? (No, it’s not a peacock!) 

Check out the 25 most unusual birds in the world, and you may understand why birds of a feather flock together — these ones are just too weird to fit in anywhere else!

Weight: 2.2 pounds

Height/Length: 25.6 inches

Most commonly found in: South America

There are several things that make the Hoatzin an unusual bird. They are the only species that eats strictly leaves, no insects. Due to this diet, their digestive system is unique, too. They are the only bird with a multi-chamber stomach that actually ferments the leaves like a cow’s digestive system. 

Unfortunately for the bird, this unique diet also gives them a terrible odor, earning it the nickname “skunk bird.”

Weight: 10-18 pounds

Height/Length: 2.5-3.3 feet

Most commonly found in: Philippines

The Philippine Eagle is a rare, critically endangered eagle found only in the Philippines. But that’s not the only thing that makes it unusual. This bird is the largest eagle in the world, and it eats monkeys! 

In fact, they often eat monkeys as well as other bird species, including Macaques. They have several hunting styles, the most unusual being “pairs hunting” in which one distracts their prey while the other attacks from behind.