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On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

Red-Billed Leiothrix

(Leiothrix lutea)

Red-billed leiothrixes are musical birds with golden throats, orange and red breasts, and yellow wings. Often traveling in a flock to avoid being alone, the females of this species have blue marks, and males have red marks.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Matilda R. Wilson Free-Flight Aviary

Class: Birds

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 3 inches tall

Weight: 17 to 20 grams

Median life expectancy: Males 9 years; females 6 years

Diet: A variety of fruits and insects

Upcoming Events

Aviary Birds Enrichment

Everyday at 11a.m.
Dates Available

Aviary Birds Feeding

Happens every day at 11:45a.m.
Dates Available