Most Beautiful Birds in America

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Elegant Trogon

Elegant trogons are tropical birds that are rarely encountered in the U.S. They're worth finding in southern Arizona's forested canyons.

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Oklahoma's state bird stands out with a long split tail. Flight highlights its salmon-colored shoulders and underwings.

Wood Duck

This duck may be the dapperest. Male crested heads are stunningly dazzling.

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Scarlet Tanager

In eastern US forests, tanagers are magnificent. Nectar, suet, mealworm, and jelly feeders might attract them to backyards.

Painted Bunting

The exotic-looking painted bunting occasionally visits southern feeders. Females are bright greenish yellow, while males are rainbow-colored. 

Green Jay

The southern Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley has tropical green jays. These lively fliers love platform feeders.

Great Blue Heron

Great blue heron sightings are always exciting. These gorgeous birds soar gracefully and stand proudly by the water. 

American Avocet

Breeding birds have rusty peach head and neck colours that contrast with their black-and-white colouring.

Bohemian Waxwing

Waxwings look like watercolours. In winter, bohemian waxwings and cedar waxwings eat fruits and berries in the south. 

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