Gallery: Stunningly Lifelike Birds Made Entirely From Paper

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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    One of Diana Beltran Herrera's exquisite paper birds. Yes, that's paper. This one's an Eastern Meadowlark.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    A Cardinal.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Rhode Island Red.
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    Henrique Mangeon
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    European Bee Eater.
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    Hairy wodpecker.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    American Goldfinch
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    American Robin.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Close-up of a big red bird.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Eastern Bluebird.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Sharp talons.
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Greater Bird of Paradise
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Greater Bird of Paradise (look at those butt feathers!)
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    See-thru bird!
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    Diana Beltran Herrera
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    Bird.
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