Bird collection

Rhea (More...)

Rheas are similar in appearance to the ostrich and are often called 'South American Ostrich.' However, unlike the ostrich, the Rhea has three toes on each foot instead of two. The Rhea stands about five feet tall and weighs about 50 pounds. Both sexe

Rhea - Lesser (More...)

Because it closely resembles the ostrich, though in greatly reduced proportions, the Lesser Rhea is sometimes called the South American Ostrich. Usually, they are between 35 inches (92 and 100 centimeters) long at maturity, and weigh about 22 pounds

Tinamou - Great (More...)

The Tinamou is a unique looking bird, one with visual similarities to the common Quail. They have a huge variety of sizes, and can be found weighing anywhere from five measly ounces to a much larger and heavier four pounds. With the weight difference

Albatross - Great Wandering (More...)

As the largest of all seabirds, the Wandering Albatross can have a wingspan of up to three and a half meters! The wings are usually narrow and quite powerful. Wandering Albatrosses have large, webbed feet. Their long bills are hooked and quite sharp.

Bittern - American (More...)

The American Bittern is a heron-type bird of about 34 inches in height. The wingspan may comprise 50 inches! Its body is stockier than that of other heron species, as is its white neck. The legs of the American Bittern are relatively short. These bir

Cardinal - Northern (More...)

The Northern Cardinal is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 22 centimeters, eight and a half inches, in length from beak-tip to tail-tip. Males are usually a bright red with a black mask on the face. Females tend to be a glossy brown or oli

Chickadee - Black Capped (More...)

The Black-Capped Chickadee is adorned with a black cap over its head and a black throat. Its back is gray in color, with a soft white beneath its wings and white cheeks. The wing feathers are dusted at the edges with a similar soft white. Its voice h