Ominous bird Source/credit: mohamed elsaid What am I looking at? This ominus bird is actually a moth orchid, or Phalaenopsis. In this fantastic close up picture by Mohamed Elsaid, the middle of the flower looks like a beautiful bird. Nature has many amazing optical illusions. More optical illusions:Bald friendsModel ship on polesSkywalkerSword-billed HummingbirdNobody's cowFeeling deflatedA Flying IslandGiant lamps