Dunlin

A chunky, small shorebird with medium-length legs, a short neck, and a long bill that is curved toward the tip.

Sanderling

The sanderling is a small plump sandpiper.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

The Ruby-throated Hummingbird beats its wings about 53 times a second.

Waterfowl at Gulf Breeze Zoo

Waterfowl generally refers to ducks and geese, but often grouped into this category are other waterbirds that migrate—like American coots, grebes, … More

Budgiery at Gulf Breeze Zoo

Chilean Flamingos at Gulf Breeze Zoo 2

All flamingos feed with their bills upside-down. They tip their head into the water and filter feed, using special hair … More

Chilean Flamingo at Gulf Breeze Zoo

Flamingos are not born with their beautiful pink plumage. Their color comes from the carotenoid pigments they consume as part … More

Canada Goose

This big ‘Honker’ is among our best-known waterfowl. In many regions, flights of Canada Geese passing over in V-formation — … More

Juvenile Little Blue Heron

Juvenile Little Blue Herons are entirely white, except for vague dusky tips to the outer primaries. Adult Little Blue Herons … More

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

The Ruby–throated Hummingbird is eastern North America’s sole breeding hummingbird.