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what about the tiny death metal face paint?
Suddenly the Angry Bird designs make more sense.
Now we just need a slingshot.
contender...
That's Baba from Puffin Rock
Borb*
Since I like facts and nobody answered, the bird is called a bearded reedling or bearded tit
birbs are ridiculousness, confirmed
Floof
~~Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think those photos might've been edited.~~
~~I'm not an ornithologist but, according to the RSPB, this is what they look like:~~
I'm wrong, they do go like that sometimes.
And here's a picture of one during the summer when they're less fluffed up:
I'm gonna need a few more pics. 🤔
It turns out I'm wrong, they can get that fluffy.
I'm not convinced. I need more data. I'm open to collaborators. 🤔
I'm open to collaborators.
The bird would not be okay if you bounce it like a basketball
You can still throw them just fine, I'm sure.
...how do you know with such certainty? 🤔😬
I feel like he should be called the Moustachioed reedling
Strong contender for favorite bird but unfortunately it's competition with penguins, so I'd say second place behind blue penguins
Snow Fairy stays undefeated.
Thank you for letting me know these exist. Easily the best penguin.
The world must know their cuteness
Metal af
With Corpse Paint 🖤