PERMANENT EXHIBITS - BIRDS
Shore Birds
Worldwide in distribution, this large group of birds includes gulls and sandpipers.
Marsh Birds
Are all birds that wade in shallow water such as marshes as big as herons?
Water Birds
Discover the many sizes, forms, and colorations of water birds, including ones well known to us such as swans, grebes, and mallards.
Upland Birds
See why many of these ground dwellers such as turkeys, quails, and pheasants blend so well with their environment.
Diurnal Birds
Imagine being on the wings of day-hunters such eagles and falcons as they swoop down toward their prey.
Owls
Get a close look at these beautiful but less-frequently seen nocturnal hunters.
Perching Birds
Become more familiar with the birds that we see every day. Can you quickly identify a goldfinch, scarlet tanager, or the extinct passenger pigeon?
Collections Contact:
Vacant Position, Collections Manager
319-273-6923
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