The identifying feature of the wonga pigeon is the “v” shaped marking on its chest. The white “v” against the blue-grey chest feathers makes for a striking…
and insects Black-faced Dacnis Red-crested turaco Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
Rainbow whiptails are brightly colored lizards. Their scales range from turquoise to green and yellow. With brown and white stripes and spots…
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Inca terns are more decorative than most terns. Most notable are their white wing-tips, red bills, and their white, mustache-like ornamental plumes below their…
DietFish and crustaceans Humboldt penguin Grey gull Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
The Levantine Viper is a venomous viper that can be found as far east as Kashmir and as far west as India. In the spring they are active during the day…
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The genus name of this bird “Lophodytes” comes from the Greek “lophos,” meaning crest and “dutes” meaning diver. Both males and females have crests on their…
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The national bird of South Africa, these birds are named from their distinct blue color. However, Blue Crane chicks are born dark gray with brown heads.
small mammals Marabou Stork Eastern white pelican Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
Throughout the 20th century, these birds lost around 90% of their natural habitat due to agricultural development. They have also been hunted for food.
DietSeeds, nuts, and fruits Puna teal Yellow-naped amazon Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
These birds are scavengers and primarily feed on carrion- the decaying flesh of animals. Its cloak-like wings contrasted against its white legs when viewed from…
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These compact birds are primarily brown and white in color with iridescent green feathers behind the eyes. Both males and females have iridescent feathers…
DietGrasses, seeds, and worms Golden conure Military Macaw Tickets Close Subscribe Zoo
These social ducks live in flocks ranging from 10- 100 individual ducks. During mating season, the flock will break up into smaller groups and scatter…
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