Birds come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, and this particular bird certainly hits the jackpot in that last department.
With its variety of colors that are beautifully fused together, this beautiful little thing is certainly a sight to behold.
You’ve heard and seen about green parrots, and this one is quite similar to them, except it features a large red headdress in addition to its multitude of colors flowing throughout its plumage.
Its colorful pattern almost resembles the skin of a colorful gecko, with a more vibrant finish.
Check out this extravagant bird with an appearance that simply sounds “tropical” with its dazzling hues!
Meet the red fan parrot
A bird that looks like a rainbow, but with feathers!
The red fan parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus), also called the hawk-headed guiana and hawk-headed parrot, is a bird famous for its neck feathers that stretch out and form a stunning, intricate red fan that increases its size to protect itself from predators.
The feathers on the nape and underparts are a dark red color bordered by a beautiful blue tone.
Its face is dark brown accented with small white feathers that form stripes on the head.
The males and females of this species are indistinguishable from each other, as they are almost identical in appearance.
Red fan parrots like to live in peaceful forests, as one of their native habitats is the Amazon rainforest.
They prefer to live in quiet forests or savannahs with an altitude of up to 400 meters.
They mainly feed on fruits, flowers, buds, seeds, leaves and nuts in the wild.
Some of his favorites are palm fruits and guava.
These particular species of parrots can be very old and, in most cases, are difficult to handle.
They are usually quiet when angry, but can create chaos with their high-pitched hisses and screeches when angry.
Red fan parrots mate for life and make nests in the hoes of stumps and trees.
Young parrots usually begin to fledge around 10 weeks of age in the wild.
While this bird may be one of the most expensive pets out there, it is certainly a joy to behold.
What do you think of this eccentric little bird?
