10 of the Most Beautiful Birds in the World

3. Wood Duck
Wood Duck Prettiest Birds
Wood ducks stand out as one of the prettiest water birds the world over. They’re mostly found along streams and swampy marshes all across the United States and Canada.

The male wood ducks are more stunning than their female counterparts. Males have a metallic green head and crest with tints of purple attractively sprinkled. Their necks are decorated with beautiful tapering white stripes.

Wood duck plumage is an intriguing mix of black and blue patterns and also plays the double role of attracting females when breeding. A white underbelly and a crimson-colored chest area complete the beauty of a male wood duck.

The female wood duck isn’t as stunning and features a brownish head with the belly being whitish. The chest area is splattered with white coloration.

Woefully ill-equipped to burrow out their own holes for nesting, you’ll often find these unique birds making their abode within manmade structures. They make for a thrilling but easy target for budding birdwatchers!