8 Most Beautiful Black-Coloured Birds 

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25 April 2025

The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze us with its stunning diversity. The variety of birdlife enriching the planet is particularly breathtaking


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So, here's a look at 8 of the most beautiful black-coloured birds from across the globe, each with unique characteristics and habits 


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The Black Swan is a striking bird, known for its entirely black plumage and red bill, making it a rare and beautiful sight


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Red-winged blackbird, found in North America, is a common bird with a black body and red and yellow patches on its wings 


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Black drongo, known for its distinctive forked tail and aggressive behavior towards larger birds, has glossy black feathers with a metallic blue or green sheen 


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The European starling is a black bird with a glossy, metallic sheen, particularly on its wings. They are mainly found in North America and Africa 


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The black vulture is a larger variety of a blackbird with a scary appearance. It has black feathers, a short tail and a bare, greyish head 


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Black baza, found across North America, has bold black, white, and chestnut markings and is often seen perched in forest canopies


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Yellow-headed blackbird is a striking blackbird species with a bright yellow head and chest, particularly the male, and a white patch on its wings


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Black sicklebill, native to New Guinea, has glossy black plumage with an iridescent sheen and a long, curved bill. This bird is known for its unusual mating dance 


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