Birds
Experience the beauty, grace and diversity of the avian world. Discover their unique physicality, interesting behaviors, listen to their songs, and learn about the vital roles they play in ecosystems around the world.
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Use the filters to browse by animal group, region, or conservation status, or explore the full directory to discover species you may want to visit next.
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Double-wattled cassowary
Often called “living dinosaurs,” the second-heaviest bird in the world stands 6 feet tall and can weigh up to 175 lbs.
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Emu
You can see our male emu in the mixed-species Australian WalkAbout.
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Eurasian Eagle Owl
Our female eagle owl’s backstory was an unfortunate occurrence. As a young owl, she was smuggled into the United States and intercepted by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and later placed by the agency at the Zoo and now serves as an ambassador of her species, traveling to local classrooms to educate…
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Golden conure
These bright yellow parrots are the sole species in their own distinct scientific genus.
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Golden Eagle
Our golden eagle resides in the Koret Animal Resource Center.
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Green Jay
You can find our green jays in the South American Tropical Rainforest and Aviary.
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Green-winged Macaw
This long-lived giant parrot are known for their incredibly loud screeches, helping them communicate across dense forest canopies.
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Hyacinth Macaw
The world’s largest flying parrot has cobalt-blue feathers and yellow lined eyes. They have the mightiest absolute beak force of any flying bird.
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Madagascar crested ibis
A large, distinctive forest-dwelling bird endemic to Madagascar.
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