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As it might in the wild, the fairy bluebird enjoys bathing in the Aviary’s stream. After bathing, you can spot it preening in a nearby tree to maintain its feathers. Training birds like the fairy bluebird to catch insects tossed into the air allows keepers to target medication to individuals.
The Aviary design replicates a tropical rain forest. Mimicking their natural habitats has allowed birds to exhibit natural behaviors like courtship, successful breeding, and raising of young. LISTEN for their calls and LOOK for nests and courtship behaviors on your visit to the Aviary.
This species is cooperatively managed as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan program program. This program is responsible for developing a Breeding and Transfer Plan for each species in the program.
Did you know the fruit of the coffee tree is consumed by the Asian fairy-bluebird? Learn more about the Coffee Tree.