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Peek into our Aviary for an adventure in birdwatching
Marvel at the long legs of our black-necked stilts or spot the brightly colored beak of the black oystercatcher.
Look for leg bands on our birds, which help us identify them in our Aviary exhibit. Each bird has its own history—most came here injured and can't live in the wild.
Watch our Aviary Cam carefully—you never know who'll stroll by. Then explore the beaches and dunes that are home to shorebirds, crabs, shrimp, and more.
Spot these animals on our Aviary Cam
Black oystercatcher
Black oystercatcher
Despite its name, this brownish-black bird with large feet seldom eats oysters.
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Red phalarope
Red phalarope
Red phalaropes spend most of the year at sea—they're one of the few birds classified as pelagic shorebirds.
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Ruddy turnstone
Ruddy turnstone
You can tell this shorebird by its plump body, black bib, wedged-shaped bill and short orange-red legs.
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Western snowy plover
Western snowy plover
The snowy plover nests in shallow nooks in the sand—sometimes even using human footprints to keep its eggs.
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