Bonanza Bird #7: Red-fan Parrot

July 16, 2012 in Parrots and Birdorable Bonanza 2012 with 8 comments

Today we reveal Bonanza Bird #7: The Red-fan Parrot, also known as the Hawk-headed Parrot.

The Red-fan Parrot is a beautiful species that lives in South America. They are named for the unusual fan of feathers found around the nape. The bird can control the position of these feathers, raising or lowering them depending on their mood.

Red-fan Parrot by Ryan Somma

The ruff feathers of this species are particularly beautiful. We have created a few unique designs featuring a cute cartoon illustration of the feathers, including a heart shape made of feathers and a circular design where the bird is outlined by feathers.

Tomorrow's bird lives in Africa and has an unusual diet compared to other birds in its family. Can you guess what it will be?

Comments

Tough Titmouse on July 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM wrote:

Wow... I'm starting to fall in love with parrots...

Tough Titmouse on July 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM wrote:

Would it be.... a Honey Buzzard or the like? yes, I think so...

laurakeet on July 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM wrote:

it took me forever to find out it was a red fan parrot...

laurakeet on July 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM wrote:

it is definitely a honey bustard...

bluegrosbeak on July 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM wrote:

i think its a European Honey Buzzard, can't wait till tommorow

laurakeet on July 16, 2012 at 5:44 PM wrote:

oops i meant honey buzzard bak there...

Tough Titmouse on July 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM wrote:

Yippee can't wait for tomorrow...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bar tailed godwit on March 13, 2017 at 2:05 PM wrote:

Plam nut vulture!

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