Birds

Harpy Eagle

What are Birds?

Birds are the only vertebrates that have feathers. All birds are warm-blooded, and they lay eggs. Adaptations such as hollow bones enable most birds to fly, although there are flightless birds, including the ostrich.

There are nearly 10,000 bird species in the world; below is the list of birds on exhibit at the Zoo (or are sometimes part of the World of Birds Show that is currently closed for renovation and will re-open in early 2013).

Please click the bird links to view the fact sheets.