Hoatzin, Weird n' Wild Creatures Wiki

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Last updated 31 May 2024

A clumsy creature sporting one of nature's weirdest hair-dos, the hoatzin looks like a bird that would have a hard time surviving in the wild. The creature can't fly well and walks awkwardly. But the hoatzin can swim away fast from enemies, and it thrives on foods other creatures can't stomach. The hoatzin even has a strange tie to the earliest known birds in history. Vicious Head: This bird is most recognizable for its wild crest. Stiff, reddish feather's on the hoatzin's head always stand stra

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Bird of the Week: Hoatzin - by Jack Mirkinson

Quadrupedality is thought to be imporbable in birds, since the forelimb articulation prevent limb coordination. However, a recent study shows that hoatzin nestling move with alternated walking coordination of the four limbs