This small songbird is a common sight among the leafy woodlands of North America during the spring and summer months. It is noteworthy for its ruby-red irises and persistent singing.
After a nest site is chosen, females weave together a cup-shaped nest out of twigs
Cuban crocodile breeding season started in December at the Reptile Discovery Center. This usually means we see some aggressive behaviors between our two males. Our males are separated in different enclosures and are never in the same space, but they can still see each other.
June 16, 2017 Guarding the Nest It’s nesting season.
By: Lauren Augustine
June 16, 2017 Guarding the Nest It’s nesting season.
Breeding season at the Bird House can create some spectacular behavior among the Zoo’s raucous flock of ducks.
filled with tall grasses, small ponds, an abundance of food and plenty of places to nest—the
By: Lauren Augustine
June 16, 2017 Guarding the Nest It’s nesting season.
One of the exciting challenges Bird House keepers have had to tackle during construction is how to help our birds feel “at home” even though they are living in temporary housing. The solution: bring the outdoors indoors!
from their last successful hatching and created an even sturdier, more intricate nest
The Guam kingfisher is a medium-sized bird with a large head and strong beak. It is an aggressive bird that establishes and defends nesting territories, and it has a loud, raspy, distinct call. This species was once found only on the island of Guam but is now extinct in the wild.
Reproduction and Development Guam kingfishers nest in tree cavities, and both sexes
A new #GorillaStory has begun! Get the latest update on our 4-week-old western lowland gorilla, Zahra, from primate keeper Valerie Schultz.
Western lowland gorilla Calaya relaxes in her nest while cradling 19-day-old Zahra
Eastern screech-owls are commonly found in evergreen and deciduous forests near water. They are short, stocky owls with gray or reddish-brown feathers and yellow eyes.
Eastern screech-owls mate for life and often reuse the same nest sites year after
This small songbird is one of many migratory birds found in North America. Adult males in spring and summer develop a striking red coloration, while females and nonbreeding males are olive-colored. They are one of the most difficult birds to find as they move high within dense forest canopies.
Females build a shallow, open-cup nest made of twigs and grasses, where they lay
