Venezuela is a Latin American country very rich in flora and fauna. The avifauna of this territory is very extensive and encompasses more than 1,400 species, of which 33 are threatened with extinction.
Colors, sizes and shapes… exotic birds that live in all kinds of climates, from the abundant tropical forests to the warm coasts. In Venezuela there are so many types of birds due to the extensive and diverse natural geography, being one of the most complete countries in this sense in the world.
On our site we want to show you the great variety of animals that exist on our Planet Earth. Continue reading this article and discover the exotic birds of Venezuela.
1. Turpial
The turpial is Venezuela's national bird It is an animal much appreciated for its great beauty and because it sings beautiful melodies. It is considered one of the best songbirds. It lives in the flat Venezuelan forests and is so popular that even appears on banknotes It is characterized by a mixture of vibrant colors between yellow and black, with a electric blue touch around the eyes.
two. Macaw
The macaw (or macaw) is one of the most beloved birds in the Caribbean countryIts wide range of colors makes it very showy and special, and it is considered an ornamental bird. It is a real spectacle to see the flight of a group of macaws because in addition to being beautiful, they are very scandalous and never go unnoticed.
They are animals of considerable size and especially long-lived, since they can live up to 70 years. They have such a strong beak that they could use it to suspend themselves in it for up to 1 minute.
3. Cardinal
The cardinal is a small bird that can measure up to 20 cm It is emblematic of the states of Lara and Guárico, territories where they abound in tropical shrubs. This species is protected, in fact, it is such a famous bird in Venezuela that even a singer named Reinaldo Armas has composed a song for it en titled "El cardinalito", today today practically converted into a hymn of popular music.
4. Harpy eagle
This exotic bird is one of the endangered species It is the largest bird of prey (reaching up to 2 meters) spectacular and powerful from the Western Hemisphere and loves to live in the rain forests and humid jungles of Central and South America. It is very skillful in flight and quite a strategist when it comes to hunting, because despite being very large, it manages to go unnoticed by its prey.
5. Corocoro cider
Also called "Scarlet Ibis" because of its electric red color that adorns its entire body. It inhabits the swamps, lagoons, mangroves and the coasts of Venezuela, as well as on the island of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. It is spectacular and draws a lot of attention due to the contrast of the bright red with the vivid green of the natural setting.
6. Garzon Soldier
It is a bird with a very long beak and legs, known as "the largest stork in the world" This bird when it has wings unfolded, it can measure up to 3 meters; so it is an unmistakable animal. It has a large red spot on its throat, being the only point of color on its entire body. Everything else is black and white. It inhabits the Venezuelan plains and swamps. It is a mute bird, it does not emit sounds or any type of song, it communicates with its peers by striking with its beak.
7. Cock of the Rock
It is one of the most spectacular and striking birds in the world. It is a solitary and quiet bird Just like the soldier heron, it does not make sounds, only growls when it is in heat; With his physique, he attracts enough attention. When it's time to court the female, cock-of-the-rock gather in groups of 40 and perform spectacular dances in competition for affection of their respective lover, who selects the winner.
