A Face Only A Mother Could Love

There are some species of bird that are absolutely beautiful to look at. The amazing plumage, incredible display behaviours, and stunning looks. But just like people some are just downright fugly. Some ugliness can be considered characterful, and some just out and out grotesque. This a celebration of the fuglies from Darwin.

 

 

Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
Jabiru or Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)

 

East Point Reserve by Paul Amyes on 500px.com
Masked Lapwing, Vanellus miles

 

Silver-crowned Friarbird, Philemon argenticeps

 

Little Friarbird, Philemon citreogularis.

 

Straw-necked Ibis, Threskiornis spinicollis.