8. Scarlet ibis
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Its shape is similar to that of a pelican and it’s the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, you can even find it on the coat of arms belonging to Trinidad and Tobago. But it can also be found in other countries like Suriname, Brazil, and the Atlantic coast of the Americas. As it grows older, the color of its red plumage becomes more intense.
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