Some of the Birds

Some of the Birds: -

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus)

Native to Africa south of the Sahara down to Kenya and Uganda. Second largest of the Hornbill family they can live up to 40 years. This pair arrived at Kirkleatham in 2008 courtesy of Paignton Zoo.

Spectacled Owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata)

This juvenile was hatched at Kirkleatham Owl Centre in 2002. Native to the dense tropical rainforests of South America its geographical range includes Costa Rica, Brazil and Mexico

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Great Grey Owls inhabit the Northern forests of North America and Europe. Their huge facial discs enable them to hear and locate prey with incredible accuracy.

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

These extremely aggressive large owls inhabit the American Continent and may take prey up to three times their own bodyweight.

White Breasted Barn Owl (Tyto alba alba)

Barn Owls were once a fairly common sight in the English countryside, sadly numbers have declined dramatically, mainly due to changing agricultural policies. Habitat destruction has been a major cause of the bird's U.K. population decline to C. 4000 pairs.

Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Largest of the Kingfisher family. Also known as the laughing jackass. A native of Eastern Australia it has been introduced to other parts of the continent. Feeds on insects, birds, snakes, lizards and crustaceans.

Raven (Corvus corax)

Largest of the corvids this magnificent bird is more often seen in pairs rather than in large numbers. Over the years persecution by man has driven them away from their former range and in the U.K. they are mainly found in the northern and western highlands. If you are interested in Ravens featuring in folklore and mythology try visiting: - http://www.druidry.org/obod/lore/animal/raven.html

Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Native to Australia, Tasmania & New Guinea this pair arrived at Kirkleatham in 2008. The female came from Pilsen Zoo in the Czech Republic and the male arrived courtesy of London Zoo, one of two males hatched there in 2007.

Just a very small number of the birds we have at Kirkleatham Owl Centre

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