New Zoo trip, part 1: Birds

[dragoness_e]

A couple of weeks ago (Aug 16), we went to the zoo again, and I took lots more pictures.


We revisited some of our old friends from last time; I won't inflict too many of the same pictures on you.

Shy Whooping Crane is still shy


Skipping ahead, we found this fellow sitting just inside the fence in the South American area, preening himself. He is a King Vulture.

Exceedingly fancy vulture


Actually, there were two of them. After making sure each and every feather was in place, this one finally deigned to give us a look.

Oh, there you are!


There were several interesting birds in the South American section.

Crested Screamers


I'm not sure what kind of name that is; they certainly weren't screaming at us.

Crested Screamer


It's quite a large bird, though not so large as the Rheas.

Not a Rhea


There were also a jillion whistling ducks in the area, mostly whistling. It was quite noisy with very odd duck whistles. This lady was sitting just below the walkway; considering how she refused to move from the spot, she's probably sitting on eggs.

A Rhea


Hi there!


Rheas aren't nearly as big as ostriches, but they are large enough.

Later on, we went through the Australian-Asian aviary again, and got pictures of some birds we didn't photograph last time.

Luzon Bleeding-Heart Dove


Unfortunately, I couldn't get a frontal picture of this shy little bird. It has
red marking in the middle of its otherwise white breast that makes it look like someone has shot or stabbed it.

There's a branch over the trail that frequently has birds perched on it. It's worthwhile to look up now and then...

Lurkers in the trees




I believe these to be fruit doves, but I'm not sure which one.

Comments

[jill-dragon.livejournal.com]

Crested Screamer, hmm? It brings to mind a mental image of Bird!Starscream. XD

Great photos BTW.