CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
Blue Heron 
ble of which resembles a short inverted razor blade. The plum¬ 
age of this bird is a brilliant black. 
The curassows are more nearly related to the turkeys. 
The Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber). The flamingos are 
natives of the warmer parts of the world. They are usually 
observed in flocks on the salt marshes, where one, it is said, 
acts as sentinel, while the others are feeding. They are shy birds, 
and have a handsome scarlet or rosy plumage. The usual form 
of their bill enables them to search for small shell-fish and other 
small animals in the sand or marshes. The scarlet color soon 
fades out while in captivity. They do not live long in a collection. 
THE AVIARIES 
Leaving the Pheasant and Fowl Enclosure, the visitor will re¬ 
turn to the Aviaries opposite them. There are seven pretty 
stone buildings, connected by outside summer cages covered 
