Have you ever heard of the smelly bird that has claws on its wings? Yes, such an animal does exist—and it’s called the hoatzin. This bird is known for its rotten scent, thanks to its hardworking ...

ECUADORAN AMAZON — The hoatzin was one of the strangest birds I saw during our trip here last month. Even its name, pronounced wat-sin, sounds peculiar and like something that would arise from the ...

The Amazon's Hoatzin, or "stinkbird," possesses a unique digestive system that ferments leaves, resulting in a cow dung-like odor. This adaptation allows it to consume tough foliage but weakens its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why it's awesome: The hoatzin is often regarded as one of the world's strangest birds. Hatchlings are born with clawed wings — a ...

The hoatzin, a bizarre bird from the Amazon, has long puzzled scientists. Known for its foul odor and unique traits, it seems like something straight out of a science fiction novel. Recent studies, ...

Stinkbirds, otherwise known as hoatzins, have spread out across South America in part because they have something in common with humans and other mammals. The clue is in the name “stinkbird.” That’s ...

Birds soar high in the sky and bring a smile on people’s faces as soon as they spot one, but hearing of a bird that smells like cow dung seems like a made-up fact, but it is indeed true! The ...