Top 10 Birds with Crests
Metal_Treasure The crest (sometimes called crown) is a prominent feature on top of the head of some bird species.Depending of the species, the feathers of these crests can move up and down or be permanently up - for example, the feathers in the crest of the grey crowned crane are always up whereas the crests of cockatoos and the hoopoe could be up or down.
Some bird crests are rarely seen displayed - for example, the royal flycatcher crest.
Crests are used for display purposes - to communicate with others and duting their courtship. Birds also display their crests when they are frightened or ready to fight because the birds appear larger than they really are when the crest is suddenly raised.
The Top Ten


Native to Africa (it's the national bird of Uganda).
One of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen (only on a picture though). It has a crest of sparkling-gold feathers. - Metal_Treasure

It has an elegant blue lace-like crest. - Metal_Treasure


Also known as the Leadbeater's cockatoo - Metal_Treasure

Aka galah, galah cockatoo, roseate cockatoo, or pink and grey. It lives in Australia. - Metal_Treasure

Its spectacular fan-shaped crest is seen displayed very rarely, except after mating, in courtship or while preening. Native to Latin America. - Metal_Treasure


It's the smaller cousin of cockatoo - Metal_Treasure
Aww...That's my Charlie! Cute isn't he? - Britgirl

The Contenders















Aka crested penguin - Metal_Treasure



Also known as white cockatoo. It is similar to other species of white cockatoo such as yellow-crested cockatoo, sulphur-crested cockatoo, and salmon-crested cockatoo. - Metal_Treasure



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145 days old
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