Creepy Animals

…they're really interesting.

Feb 14 2012

Long-Wattled Umbrella Bird

Umbrella bird in the forest.

If Rihanna only knew about this.

 

Long-wattled umbrella bird feathers.

If a mop and a feather duster had a baby....

The Long-Wattled Umbrella Bird is no stranger to falling drops of water. It lives in the Choco rainforests in Ecuador and western Colombia. While the hanging feather wattle at its neck doesn’t expand upwards and shade the bird, it is inflatable and amplifies its powerful calls.

Long-wattled Umbrella Bird on a branch.

Wow. What a wattle.

Photos via Lost in Birding, Nat Geo

Thanks for continuing to post about all the awesome, crazy-looking creatures on this planet! I awarded you the Liebster Blog Award on my blog http://agamerswife.blogspot.com.

We miss your updates! The fathead sculpinfish deserves an entry. 😉
Your fellow creepy animal lovers,
Jan and Calvin