Above is the New Caledonia Crow, reported to be the smartest bird in the world. All that means is that it the smartest bird of the birds that have been extensively studied which really knocks down the distinction by a few notches. We went back to the zoo specifically to try to see this bird as it is only found on New Caledonia, an endemic bird, and it is not likely I will get another chance to see it in the wild. There were many other birds that we saw while there and I will share them with you. Then it was back to the apartment to pack all our stuff for tomorrows departure.
Nice artwork at the entrance
Peacocks and peahens are everywhere
This hibiscus only had blooms, no leaves
Red and yellow flowers
Green feathers on the peahen
A galah!
Pacific duck
Australian Swamphen
Peacock
Nankeen Night Heron
Masked Guinea Fowl
This New Caledonian Crow is my lifebird for the day
It is hanging around the caged New Caledonian Crows
It was using a stick to try to break into the cages
Or maybe it was trying to break the other crows out of the cages
Red Jungle Fowl
Female night herons
Just hanging out
A lone papaya
Green backed white eye
Ships in the harbor
The third cruise boat in three days
A big shrine on the hill
