CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
Crested Screamer 
curious group of birds, of which there are several species. The 
most famous, from a historical standpoint, is the sacred ibis, 
which is a native of Africa. It is about the size of a common fowl, 
and the ancient Egyptians held this bird sacred. There are two 
specimens in the collection. The wood ibis from Florida and 
the Scarlet Ibis (Ibis rubra), a native of South America. Its 
color is a bright scarlet. 
The Sand Hill Crane ( Grus mexicana). Somewhat smaller 
than the African crane. At one time quite common out west on 
the prairies, but now they are mostly found in Florida. 
The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). North and Central 
America, is the largest of all the herons. 
The Night Heron ( Nycticorax naevinus). Quite common in the 
Eastern and Southern States. 
The Little Blue Heron (.Florida caerulea ). 
