AMAZON-Hoatzin

Hoatzin

This strange bird only occurs in the Amazon jungle and has no close relatives. Indeed, its heritage is a constant subject of debate among ornithologists.

It has big broad shoulders/ big wings yet can barely fly–just fly jumping from tree to tree. It’s nicknamed the stinky turkey because of it really bad odor caused from decaying food.

3 thoughts on “AMAZON-Hoatzin”

    1. Looks like a kindergartener took 5 bird pictures and put them together!

  1. Interesting. Have never heard of a Hoatzin. Does seem to have big shoulders. The light blue around the eye area is very striking!

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