Robert Irwin is ruffling some feathers as he ranks birds based on who has the most rizz (or cool points for non-Gen Z readers). The wildlife conservationist sent the internet into a frenzy over his list, where he drops knowledge on several species of birds.<\/p>\n
Irwin, 22, took to TikTok on Dec. 29 with his expert-yet-playful take on \u201cranking birds that I think have the best rizz.\u201d And yes, his No. 1 is already sparking debate.<\/p>\n
5. Red Crested Coran<\/h2>\n
Irwin placed the red-crested coran at last place due to its dramatic courtship techniques to attract a mate. As Irwin explains the coran fly up in the air before performing a \u201cdeath drop,\u201d plunging toward the ground and pulling up at the last second.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s cool, don\u2019t get me wrong,\u201d Irwin joked, but ultimately called the move \u201ca little pick me.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Peacock<\/h2>\n
Coming in at no.4 is the undeniably \u201cstunning\u201d peacock. According to Irwin, the bird gives major \u201clook at me\u201d energy, calling it a bit of a red flag because \u201ceverything\u2019s always about him.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Palm Cockatoo<\/h2>\n
Landing at No. 3, the palm cockatoo earned high praise, with Irwin describing the bird as \u201crizz to the max.\u201d What solidifies his ranking in Irwin\u2019s list is his \u201cmusical\u201d gift and courting style. Apparently, the cockatoo bird crafts its own stick to use as a drumstick and creates a beat on a log to attract a potential mate.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s musical, he\u2019s cool. He\u2019s the essence of steeze and style yet so chill about it,\u201d Irwin says of the rare endangered species.<\/p>\n
2. Cassowary and Superb Bird of Paradise (Tie)<\/h2>\n
These two birds are tied for second place. The cassowary earned \u201cwholesome rizz\u201d for its hands-on dad skills, as males take over raising the chicks. \u201cUltimate dad goals,\u201d Irwin said. Meanwhile, \u201cthe superb bird of paradise\u201d impressed with sheer presence alone. \u201cHe is the definition [of rizz] he is out here killing the game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
1. Wedge-tailed Eagle<\/h2>\n
Irwin\u2019s top pick? The wedge-tailed eagle. He praised the bird for its understated confidence and lifelong monogamy, calling it a \u201cflying green flag.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRobert Irwin attends the world premiere of Zootopia 2 at El Capitan Theatre on November 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez\/Getty Images for Disney)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The internet wasn\u2019t fully on board with Irwin\u2019s choices. National Geographic Animals took notes, commenting, \u201cPeacock is a red flag,\u201d while another user argued, \u201cGot to disagree with you my friend the number one bird with the best rizz is the secretary bird.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pro dancer Ezra Sosa wrote in the comments, \u201cSo I\u2019m pretty sure the second bird was the bird I saw that one time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fresh off his \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d season 34 win, he\u2019s proving that even bird rankings can go viral. The animal activist even brought his bird knowledge to the ballroom rehearsals. At the time, Sosa posted this video <\/a>where he tested the viral \u201cbird theory\u201d on Irwin, which naturally turned into a full-on investigation.<\/p>\n Follow us @tnndentertainement <\/a>on Instagram. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n