New York, N.Y. Nov. 10, 2010 – He has large talons, an intense stare, and is the biggest and newest addition to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo – an eagle owl named Flaco.
This beautiful bird has visitors pausing at his exhibit in amazement. His large eyes emit an intense stare as he turns his head like only an owl can do. Zookeepers say Flaco is adjusting very well to his new home at the zoo and is a truly awe-inspiring sight.
Most of Flaco’s time is spent perching on branches and trees within his exhibit located in the zoo’s Temperate Territory section, which is also home to snow leopards, snow monkeys, and red pandas.
Eagle owls are one of the largest owl species. They are powerful birds that can have a wingspan of up to 79 inches. Mostly nocturnal, eagle owls live in mountainous forest regions of Europe and Asia. They often nest on cliffs and eat small mammals in the wild.
The Wildlife Conservation Society works in more than 60 countries to save wildlife like eagle owls and other species around the world.
Contact:Sophie Bass: 212-439-6527; sbass@wcs.orgMax Pulsinelli: 718-220-5182; mpulsinelli@wcs.orgSteve Fairchild: 718-220-5189; sfairchild@wcs.org
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