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10 of The Weirdest Birds In The World

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6. Kagu

kagu-bird

These little birds that are native to New Caledonia are odd in that they lack the muscles that would be needed to allow them to fly. What they lack in mobility they make up for with flashy head plumage, however. Unfortunately, these birds are close to being placed on “endangered” status, and are on the menu of many local predators.

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