Birds are naturally stylish. Their feathers come in an array of colors, textures, and shapes, and every now and then all the elements come together to form the perfect hairdo. Some species have been graced with good hair for mating advantages, but regardless of the reason, all of these birds have head-turning tresses.


1. Andean Cock of the Rock


The national bird of Peru is an interesting animal, known for its frog-like croaking and mud cup nests. The females are a dark orange, but the males display vibrant orange feathers and a disc-like puff of plumage on their heads. They spend most of the day croaking and displaying their unusual hairdos in hopes of attracting a female. As their name suggests, you can find these birds in the cloud mountains of the Andes.


2. Indian Peafowl


Peacocks live in woodland and forest in the wild, but they adapt well to different environments and captivity. They live in the wild in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and also the Congo Basin. These showy birds spend most of their time scratching around on the ground but if you are lucky enough to see them gracefully flying it is amazing. The crest of the peacock is thought to be able to pick up vibrations during mating tail displays.


3. Eurasian Hoopoe


Donning a black-tipped mohawk, the hoopoe is the definition of cool. Its zebra- striped wings are unmistakeable as it flaunts its feathers in Africa, the Mediterranean, and throughout Europe and Asia. The hoopoe’s large range has prevented the species from reaching a vulnerable status. They are found mainly in open areas, including pastures, orchards, and savannas—and you may be able to sniff out their nests, which reek from the stench of an antimicrobial secretion that the mother uses to paint her eggs. Once hatched, the babies "paint" the nest with feces.


4. Royal Flycatcher


Royal flycatchers don't seem very interesting at first; their feathers are a drab light brown on top and light yellow on the underbelly. The bird's real beauty is in its crest, which normally lays flat on top of its head. When raised, it makes an impressive fan shape displaying either dark red for males or bright yellow for females. The fan is tipped with black and silver to further emphasize the pop of color. It's believed the crest flies up when the bird is feeling stressed and threatened, as well as during courtship.


5. Victoria Crowned Pigeon


This bird’s hair is so fabulous it was named after the British queen, Queen Victoria. Victoria crowned pigeons have amazing feathers on their head that form an elegant show-stopping crest. These birds with big hair live in New Guinea, which is north of Australia.


6. Great Curassow


Check out those curls! If you think this bird's crest indicates its attitude, you'd be right. The great curassow's range stretches from Mexico to throughout Central America, and they reside primarily in lowland areas. A large game bird that can weigh up to 10 pounds, they are also considered "vulnerable," with a decreasing population due to hunting and habitat loss.