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