28 Gorgeous Birds Perched Near Water

Did you know there are approximately 10,000 species of birds on the planet? These aviators come in all shapes, and sizes, and colors from different corners of the world.
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28. Eurasian Teal: Just Chillin’

27. Wood Duck: On The Lookout For Smooth Flying Conditions

26. Torrent Duck: Waiting For The Right Moment To Take Off

25. Yellow-Crowned Night Heron: Caught In The Act

24. Black-Capped Donacobius: Keeping A Close Eye On Things

23. Yellow-Headed Caracara: Just Testing The Waters

22. Black-Necked Stilt With An American Crocodile: Living Dangerously

21. American Pygmy Kingfisher: Adorable And Compact

20. Ringed Kingfisher: Wearing A Poker Face

19. Ringed Kingfisher: Out On A Limb

18. Muscovy Duck: A Black And Iridescent Green Beauty

17. Yellow-Headed Caracara: Her Majesty Is Ready For Take-Off

16. Pied Plover: Just Hanging Around Feeling Cute

15. Male and Female Pied Plover: Birds Of A Feather Stick Together

14. Black Hawk Juvenile: Eyes On The Prize And Ready To Swoop

13. Bare-Throated Tiger Heron: Out For A Bite To Eat

12. Yellow-Headed Caracara: Surveying The Lay Of The Land

11. Roseate Spoonbill: Flamboyantly Colored And About To Pounce

10. American White Ibis: A Beak Only A Mother Could Love

9. Tricolored Heron: Going In For The Kill

8. River Terns: A Small Congregation

7. Little Blue Heron: Perched And Pretty In Slate Blue

6. Silvery Grebe: Making Good Time Crossing The Lake

5. Citrine Wagtail: Striking A Pose During The Golden Hour

4. Lesser Flamingos: A Feeding Frenzy

3. Lesser Flamingo: Munching On Breakfast

2. Pied Kingfisher: A Very Chatty Chatterbox

1. Small Pratincole: The Master Of Blending In

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