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Addax
Scientific Name: Addax nasomaculatus DID YOU KNOW? The addax is one of the world’s most desert-adapted antelopes. They can go months without drinking, surviving on moisture from plants. Their coat changes colour with the seasons, darker in winter, lighter in summer. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Addax are Critically Endangered, with fewer than 100...
MarseniaFischer’s Lovebird
Scientific Name: Agapornis fischeri DID YOU KNOW? Lovebirds get their name from their strong pair bonds. They are playful and energetic. These birds are highly social. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Fischer’s lovebirds face habitat loss in the wild. Protecting woodland habitats supports their populations. At Emirates Park Zoo, lovebirds highlight social...
MarseniaPeach-Faced Lovebird
Scientific Name: Agapornis roseicollis DID YOU KNOW? Peach-faced lovebirds are known for their bright faces and playful nature. They are very social and thrive in pairs or small groups. Despite their small size, they have strong personalities. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Peach-faced lovebirds depend on healthy woodland and savanna habitats....
MarseniaSun Conure
Scientific Name: Aratinga solstitialis DID YOU KNOW? Sun conures are famous for their bright yellow and orange feathers. They are very vocal and expressive birds. These parrots are highly social. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Sun conures are threatened by habitat loss and illegal pet trade. Education and conservation help protect their wild populations....
MarseniaBudgerigar
Scientific Name: Melopsittacus undulatus DID YOU KNOW? Budgerigars are one of the most popular pet birds worldwide. They are fast learners and social birds. Wild budgies live in large flocks. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Budgerigars rely on grassland ecosystems. Conservation ensures food availability and nesting areas. At Emirates Park Zoo, budgies help...
MarseniaCockatiels
Scientific Name: Nymphicus hollandicus DID YOU KNOW? Cockatiels have a distinctive head crest. They whistle more often than they talk. They are very social birds. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Cockatiels originate from Australian grasslands. Protecting open habitats helps maintain wild populations. Emirates Park Zoo uses cockatiels to teach bird...
MarseniaGreen-Winged Macaw
Scientific Name: Ara chloropterus DID YOU KNOW? Green-winged macaws are one of the largest parrot species. They have incredibly strong beaks. These birds form lifelong bonds with their mates. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Macaws face habitat loss and illegal trade. Protecting rainforests is vital for their survival. At Emirates Park Zoo, macaws help...
MarseniaRed-Rumped Parrot
Scientific Name: Psephotus haematonotus DID YOU KNOW? Males have a bright red patch on their lower back. These parrots are fast and graceful flyers. They are usually seen in pairs or small groups. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Red-rumped parrots rely on grasslands and open woodlands. Habitat conservation ensures their continued survival. Emirates Park...
MarseniaAlexandrine Parakeet
Scientific Name: Psittacula eupatria DID YOU KNOW? Alexandrine parakeets are larger than Indian ringnecks. They have a distinctive maroon shoulder patch. Named after Alexander the Great. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Habitat loss and trapping threaten Alexandrine parakeets in the wild. Protecting forests is key to their future. Emirates Park Zoo raises...
MarseniaWestern Rosella
Scientific Name: Platycercus icterotis DID YOU KNOW? Western rosellas are brightly coloured parrots native to Australia. They are fast flyers and very agile. Their calls are soft compared to other parrots. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Rosellas depend on healthy woodland ecosystems. Habitat protection supports native bird populations. At Emirates Park...
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