From some of the rarest birds on earth, to a lucrative bird collection worth millions, here are 10 of the most expensive birds in the world.

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10: The Black Palm Cockatoo
The black palm cockatoo is believed to be the most beautiful cockatoo in the entire world. It’s also an endangered animal in the wild native to New Guinea, Aru Islands and a very small part of Australia.

9: Ayam Cemani Chicken
You probably wouldn't expect a chicken to be very expensive. But the Ayam Cemani chicken is an exception. It’s the most expensive chicken in the entire world. While most popular in their country of origin, Indonesia, this chicken has exploded all over the world as an ornamental pet. That means that owning these chickens is like owning a living decoration.

8: The Northern Cardinal
A typical northern cardinal can go for around $800. That’s not nearly as much as some of the birds on this list, but it’s still pricey for something that’s just going to squawk at you from its cage all day. Northern cardinals happen to be one of the most beloved birds in North America. It's even the state bird of seven different states in the USA.

7: Mountain Bluebird
Another super popular bird in North America is the mountain bluebird. They typically live in prairies, meadows, sagebrush flats, and pastures. In the wild, they typically nest at lower elevations in the winter and then head to higher ground in the summer – but they hate the desert.

6: FlameFaced Tanager
Another common yet expensive bird in the United States is the flamefaced tanager. Tanager birds come in a wide variety of species, including blue and yellow, bluegray, scarlet, opal rumped, and green and gold. There is even a blackfaced tanager! And each type of tanager is a little more expensive than the last, with a paradise tanager costing upwards of $1200 thanks to its uniquely lightgreen head and lightblue underbelly.

5: Flamingo
Everyone wants to know how much a flamingo really costs. Flamingos are arguably the most popular bird in the entire world. But how much does it cost to upgrade that fake flamingo decoration in your yard to the real deal? The truth is not so easy to come by.

4: Toucan
Flamingos might be the most popular birds, but in terms of birds that you can actually own as a pet, toucans are definitely the coolest. There is a reason Toucan Sam is the mascot for Fruit Loops! But there is a lot to know before even considering purchasing a toucan. These are not like little cardinals that can be kept inside a cage in your living room.

3: Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw is one neat bird. They are cobalt blue, incredibly vocal, super happy, and extremely intelligent. Because of their huge size, they can be pretty intimidating for people who don't have a lot of experience with birds. Because of the yellow coloring around their beaks and around their eyes, they always appear to be smiling, and you can't help but love to look at them.

2: American Goldfinch
Let's tone it down a second and talk about the American goldfinch. This is one of the most common birds and it is found easily all over North America. You can easily trick these birds to come into your yard and don’t even need to buy one, though they are widely available for sale at just a few hundred dollars.

1: Racing Pigeon
As always, I have saved the best for last. The most expensive bird in the entire world is a racing pigeon. That's right, those annoying birds that poop on your head as you walk out of the train station are more expensive than flamingos, macaws, parrots, and toucans.

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