Gallery: 14 of the cutest-ever birds

One of the best parts of living in New Zealand is the thousands of beautiful bird species fluttering above our heads. Here are some of the cutest pictures of birds from around the globe.

1. Friends forever

2. Bluejay way

Photo Source: Al Mueller

3. Puffin for love

Photo Source: Tony Beck

4. Baby sandpiper

5. Bad hair day

6. Spectacled Eider

7. Cuddle buddies  

8. Fuzzy owl

Photo Source: Sijanto

9. Rainy day

Photo Source: Christina Rollo

10. Canadian comrades

Photo Source: Ron McGinnis

11. Mr. Grump

12. White owl

13. Tiny eyes

14. Tree creeper

15. Littlest fisher