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Birds Of The Americas: Scarlet Ibis

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The Scarlet Ibis(Eudocimus ruber) is a wading bird that can be found in the Americas. 

Physical Characteristics

During the breeding season the Scarlet Ibis is red throughout most of its body,  except its beak, some of its flight feathers, and its eyes are black. 

A non-breeding adult is pink or reddish.  A juvenile Scarlet Ibis is a mix of gray, brown, and white.

The Scarlet Ibis has a long, narrow, decurved bill. 

Length56-71 cm(1’10.1”-2’3.10”)
Wingspan94 cm-1.1 m(3’1”-3’7.3”)
Weight 505-770 gm(1.11-1.7 lbs.)
*Males are larger than females.

Range

The Scarlet Ibis is a year round resident in the countries … Continue

MILK TIME!

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Soy milk is a highly anticipated refreshment for young orangutans – and sometimes it can’t come fast enough! Watch our Forest School students savour their favourite soy drink!🥛

Parrots Of The World: Golden Parakeet

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The Golden Parakeet(Guaruba guarouba), also known as the Golden Conure, or the Queen of Bavaria Conure is a new world parrot that is found in South America.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Golden Parakeets are mostly bright yellow throughout, with green feathers on their wings. There is bare white skin around a Golden Parakeet’s eyes.

Juvenile Golden Parakeets are yellow and streaked with green on their heads, breasts, and backs. 

Length34-35 cm(1’1.4’-1’1.8”)
Weight 154-300 grams(5.4-10.6 oz.)

Range 

The Golden Parakeet is endemic to Brazil.

Habitat

Golden Parakeets inhabit humid lowland rainforests, varzéa forests, and grasslands with scattered trees.

Breeding

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