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Harris Hawk
Scientific Name: Parabuteo unicinctus DID YOU KNOW? One of the few raptors that hunt in groups. Highly intelligent and social. Often used in falconry. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Hawks rely on healthy desert and scrub ecosystems. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight cooperative hunting behavior. Curious to Learn More?Reach out to our Education Team at...
MarseniaDesert Eagle Owl
Scientific Name: Bubo ascalaphus DID YOU KNOW? Perfectly adapted to desert environments. Large ear tufts help with sound detection. Powerful nocturnal hunter. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Desert owls rely on arid ecosystems. Protecting deserts supports unique wildlife. At Emirates Park Zoo, they represent desert adaptations. Curious to Learn More?Reach...
MarseniaAbyssinian Ground Hornbill
Scientific Name: Bucorvus abyssinicus DID YOU KNOW? Identified by blue skin around the eyes and throat. One of Africa’s largest birds. Highly territorial. EVERY SPECIES COUNT These hornbills rely on open savannas. Habitat protection supports long-lived species. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight large terrestrial birds. Curious to Learn...
MarseniaBarn Owl
Scientific Name: Tyto alba DID YOU KNOW? Barn owls have heart-shaped faces. Exceptional low-light vision. Silent flight makes them deadly hunters. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Barn owls help control rodent populations. Conservation benefits agriculture and ecosystems. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight ecological balance. Curious to Learn More?Reach...
MarseniaCommon Crane
Scientific Name: Grus grus DID YOU KNOW? Common cranes migrate thousands of kilometers each year. They perform synchronized dances. They are among the tallest flying birds. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Cranes rely on wetlands along migration routes. Protecting stopover sites is vital. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight migration conservation. Curious...
MarseniaGolden Eagle
Scientific Name: Aquila chrysaetos DID YOU KNOW? Golden eagles have exceptional eyesight. They can spot prey from kilometers away. One of the most powerful birds of prey. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Golden eagles need vast territories. Habitat protection supports apex predators. At Emirates Park Zoo, they represent raptor conservation. Curious to Learn...
MarseniaGreat Grey Owl
Scientific Name: Strix nebulosa DID YOU KNOW? The largest owl by wingspan. Extremely silent flight. Hunts using sound alone. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Owls depend on forest ecosystems. Habitat conservation supports nocturnal predators. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight owl adaptations. Curious to Learn More?Reach out to our Education Team at...
MarseniaGreater Rhea
Scientific Name: Rhea americana DID YOU KNOW? Rheas are South America’s largest birds. Males care for nests and chicks. They cannot fly but are strong runners. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Rheas depend on grasslands. Habitat protection supports large ground birds. At Emirates Park Zoo, they represent South American wildlife. Curious to Learn More?Reach...
MarseniaCrowned Crane
Scientific Name: Balearica regulorum DID YOU KNOW? Crowned cranes have a distinctive golden crown of feathers. They perform elaborate courtship dances. They can roost in trees. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Crowned cranes depend on wetlands. Habitat loss threatens their populations. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight wetland conservation. Curious to...
MarseniaOstrich
Scientific Name: Struthio camelus DID YOU KNOW? Ostriches are the largest birds in the world. They can run up to 70 km/h. Their eyes are larger than their brains. EVERY SPECIES COUNT Ostriches depend on open savannas. Habitat protection supports large grassland species. At Emirates Park Zoo, they highlight flightless bird adaptations. Curious...
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