I have just been troubled with an extremely difficult question about African birds; How many African hornbill and turaco species are in North American zoos, and which collections keep which species? I would appreciate anyone's help to help set up a near-complete list of these groups of birds. I...
Many zoos have had smaller African hornbills like Tockus species and Trumpeter Hornbill in walkthrough exhibits. Even some of the larger African hornbills have been kept with moderate success in walkthrough exhibits.
What about the big Asian hornbills from genera Aceros, Buceros and...
This particular bird was blinded in an accident after a fight with her mate. She is now given the best of care by her keeper who brings her around and educates the public about the plight of the species.
The bond between keeper and bird is very evident here. I got to pet her, she's a doll.