Blue-throated Macaw

Laysan Teal

Laysan Duck 

Anas laysanensis 

  • RANGE: Laysan duck are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Today, they are only found on Laysan Island and Midway Atoll. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in shrublands and around lakes. 
  • DIET: Their diet is mainly made up of insects. 
  • SIZE: Laysan duck are typically 15 to 17 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Laysan duck are classified as Critically Endangered. Their small populations are at risk from disease and natural disasters but do appear to be increasing thanks to conservation efforts. 

Red-lored Amazon

Red-lored Amazon 

Amazona autumnalis 

  • RANGE: Red-lored Amazon are native to North, Central, and South American from eastern Mexico to northern Ecuador. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in tropical rainforests and woodlands. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of fruit, seeds, flowers, and nuts. 
  • SIZE: Red-lored Amazon are about 13 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Red-lored Amazon are classified as Least Concern, but their populations are suspected to be declining from habitat loss and unsustainable collection. 

Hyacinth Macaw

Hyacinth Macaw 

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus 

  • RANGE: Hyacinth macaw are native to Brazil and parts of Bolivia and Peru. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in palm swamps and forests. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of nuts, fruit, and seeds. 
  • SIZE: Hyacinth macaw are about 40 inches long and have a wingspan of up to five feet.
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Hyacinth Macaw are classified as Vulnerable. Their populations have declined rapidly due to the illegal pet trade, hunting, and habitat loss. 

Cape Thick-Knee

Cape Thick-knee 

Burhinus capensis 

  • RANGE: Cape thick-knee are native to southwestern and southern Africa. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in savannas and woodlands. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of insects, small mammals, lizards, and seeds. 
  • SIZE: Cape thick-knee are about 19 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Cape thick-knee are classified as Least Concern and their populations appear to be stable. 

Sunbittern

Sunbittern 

Eurypyga helias 

  • RANGE: Sunbittern are native to Central and northern South America. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in wetlands and forests near water. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects 
  • SIZE: Sunbittern are about 18 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Sunbittern are classified as Least Concern, but some populations appear to be declining due to habitat loss. 

Puna Teal

Puna Teal 

Spatula puna 

  • RANGE: Puna teal are native to the Andes Mountains of western South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in wetlands including bogs and lakes. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of plants, seeds, and insects found in and around the water. 
  • SIZE: Puna teal are about 19 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Puna teal are classified as Least Concern. Their populations appear to be stable and not under any significant threat. 

Blue-throated Piping-Guan

Blue-throated Piping-guan 

Pipile cumanensis 

  • RANGE: Blue-throated piping guan are native to northwest South America, including Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, and Columbia. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in tropical rainforests and savanna woodlands. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of flowers, fruit, and invertebrates.
  • SIZE: Blue-throated piping guan are 24 to 28 inches tall. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Blue-throated piping-guan are classified as Least Concern. 

Black-Necked Stilt

Black-necked Stilt 

Himantopus mexicanus 

  • RANGE: Black-necked stilt can be found in the southern and western United States to South America. As migratory birds, their range varies by time of year. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in in shallow water including coastal wetlands, marshes, and lakes. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of seeds, aquatic invertebrates, insects, and fish. 
  • SIZE: Black-necked stilt are 13 to 17 inches long and have a wingspan of about 26 inches. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Black-necked stilt are classified as Least Concern. Their populations appear to be stable and even increasing in some areas. 

Boat-Bill Heron

Boat-billed Heron 

Cochlearius cochlearius 

  • RANGE: Boat-billed heron are found throughout North, Central, and South America from Mexico to Brazil.
  • HABITAT: They are found in mangroves, marshes, and tropical rainforests. 
  • DIET: Their diet is made up of insects, shrimp, fish, crustaceans, small mammals, and amphibians. 
  • SIZE: Boat-billed heron are about 20 inches from head to tip of tail and have a wingspan of 30 inches. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Boat-billed heron are classified as Least Concern.