7. Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise Native to Indonesia, Wilson’s bird-of-paradise (Diphyllodes respublica) is a colorful bird that lives only in the forests of islands off West Papua.

A timid orange-winged amazon sits on top of a cage at The Wilson Parrot Foundation in Damascus, Maryland. Brian Wilson and a handful of volunteers care for over 37 parrots daily at the foundation ...

From parrots to peacocks, continue reading to learn about birds with colorful feathers. This post was updated on July 14, 2025 to include information on the 2025 State of the Birds report.