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General information about birds:
Senses of sight, smell, and hearing are remarkably acute in birds.
Birds, except nocturnal species, have no external ear, but hear well.
The young of nest building birds when born are blind, naked, and unable to walk.
In the Hen, the Partridge, and the Ducks, the young are able to walk, swim, or pick up food, as soon as they break the shell.
With most birds of prey the female is the larger.
There are between seven and eight thousand species of living birds.
Some types of birds found at the Philadelphia Zoo:
Birds of Prey:
A bird of prey or raptor is a bird that hunts for food primarily using its talons. They display a characteristic curved tip to their beak and have superb vision.
Examples: the Andean condor, the Northern bald eagle, and the Turkey vulture
Wading Birds:
These long-legged birds are commonly found in wetlands, on shorelines and in other shallow waters.
Examples: Caribbean flamingo,Saddle-billed stork, and the Hammerkop
Waterfowl:
Includes ducks, swans and geese. These are primarily aquatic birds with large bodies and short, webbed feet. Their legs are often set far back on the body so that the birds may appear awkward walking on land.
Example: Mandarin duck
Other:
Brown pelican
Humboldt penguin
Mariana fruit dove
West African crowned crane
And Many More
For more information on the types of birds that the Philadelphia Zoo has and also for information on conservation please click here
