Scarlet Ibis Natural History Size These are long slender birds reaching 75cm (30 inches) in height with a wingspan of 30cm (1ft). Habitat and Distribution They inhabit lagoons, estuaries and the coastal areas of the Caribbean and South America including in Argentina, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago. Age The Scarlet Ibis has a lifespan of…
White-faced Whistling Duck Natural History Size They can reach a height of up to 40cm and they can weigh up to 900g. Habitat and Distribution These birds can be found in freshwater marshes and lakes in sub-Saharan Africa, much of South America and parts of the Caribbean and central America. Age The average lifespan of…
Greater Rhea Natural History Size Greater Rheas are South America’s largest birds weighing up to 30kg and standing between 1- 1.5 meters tall with males generally being larger than females. Habitat and Distribution Found mostly in south-eastern South America across Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay in savannah, shrubland and grassland. Age The lifespan of…
Brazilian Ringed Teal Natural History Size These teals are one of the smallest ducks in the world growing to a length of 38cm with a wingspan of 70cm and weighing 300g. Habitat and Distribution These birds inhabit wetlands, swampy tropical forests, marshy clearings and small streams and ponds in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. Age…
Budgerigar Natural History Size These colourful birds weigh only 30- 40 g and grow to about 18 cm in length. Habitat and Distribution This species is native to Australia and prefers open habitats such as scrublands, grasslands and sparse forests. Age They have a lifespan of between 5-8 years. Diet They mostly feed on seeds….
Guinea Fowl Natural History Size Guinea Fowl can grow up to around 58 cm and weigh roughly 1.3 kg. Habitat and Distribution They live in Africa, usually south of the Sahara occupying a variety of habitats but seeming to prefer open lands including scrublands, cultivated areas and forest edges. Age These birds can live for…
Khaki Campbell Duck Natural History Size They weigh 4 to five pounds. Habitat and Distribution This is a domestic breed and so does not occur in the wild. Diet They will eat a variety of vegetation including peas, wheat, rice and grass. Groups and Breeding A mother will incubate here eggs for 23-28 days and…
Tawny Frogmouth Natural History Size They grow up to a height of a 53cm, a weight of 680g and have a wingspan which can stretch to between 64-97cm. Habitat and Distribution They are native to Australia and are also found on Tasmania. They are quite adaptable and can be found scrubland, eucalyptus and acacia woodlands,…
Hyacinth Macaw Natural History Size These large macaws reach 1 meter in length, with a 127cm wingspan and a weight of 1.7kg. Habitat and Distribution This species is found in areas of forest and grassland in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Age The lifespan of the Hyacinth Macaw is around 50 years. Diet They feed mostly…
Goliath Palm Cockatoo Natural History Size These large cockatoos live up to their name. They reach 60 inches length, with a 100cm wingspan and weigh up to 1.2.kg. When excited they can make themselves look even bigger by raising their crest feathers. Habitat and Distribution This species is found in the forests and savannahs of…
