kind of chubby like a pigeon-like body with these way gorgeous red eyes,” says General Curator Lisa Taylor. “I think the red eyes catch you right off the bat they’re pretty elusive in the ...

These remarkable birds, with their iridescent wings, fiery-red feet, sparking scarlet eyes and unmistakably deafening calls, passed from the Earth 99 years ago. In the 19th century, the passenger ...

DESCRIPTION: The passenger pigeon was much larger than the somewhat similarly plumed ... for much of its length — and weighed about 9-12 ounces. This bird had red eyes, a black bill and red feet. The ...

Even though Victoria crowned pigeons are the largest members of the ... With its lace crest, red eyes and black mask, the royal-looking bird was named after Queen Victoria. The National Aviary ...