Ugly Birds: 22 UGLIEST Birds in the World
20. Capuchinbird
The capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor) is a large passerine bird of the family Cotingidae.
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Capuchinbirds (Perissocephalus tricolor) are bizarre birds found in tropical and subtropical lowland forests in parts of South America.
They have cinnamon-brown bodies with black tails and pale bluish-gray heads. The ugliest thing about these birds is the absence of feathers on the head which makes the head seem too small compared to the rest of the body—almost like a hunchbacked vulture.
They are also known as calf birds since their calls resemble that of a calf. The major part of their diet consists of fruits, although they are known to feed on large insects too.
The capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor) is a large passerine bird of the family Cotingidae.
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Capuchinbirds (Perissocephalus tricolor) are bizarre birds found in tropical and subtropical lowland forests in parts of South America.
They have cinnamon-brown bodies with black tails and pale bluish-gray heads. The ugliest thing about these birds is the absence of feathers on the head which makes the head seem too small compared to the rest of the body—almost like a hunchbacked vulture.
They are also known as calf birds since their calls resemble that of a calf. The major part of their diet consists of fruits, although they are known to feed on large insects too.
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