The newly renovated "Bird's Paradise"

The Bird's Paradise in Fureai Plaza reopened on December 23, 2010.
　Bird Paradise is divided into three areas: an area with squirrel monkeys and flamingos, an area where cranes and waterfowl live, and a tropical area.
　The tropical area has an adjustable room temperature. Inside, visitors will find a wide variety of plants, as well as the newest additions, the toco toucan and the Mexican cockatoo, and the Kedzmeri tortoise, Aldabra giant tortoise, and the red-fronted tamarin. The two red tamarins are small monkeys, and they are very active, moving from tree to tree together. They are also free-ranging indoors and can be seen within arm's reach of each other.

The central island, which is visible as soon as you enter the bird paradise, is home to Bolivian squirrel monkeys, chilly flamingos, and saffron flamingos. The island is surrounded by water, so the squirrel monkeys, which do not like to go into the water, do not go out of the island, and guests can see them without cages or fences. Visitors are also invited to enter the island to observe the squirrel monkeys' appearance and movements at close range.
　We hope you will discover something new by observing the body features and movements of the animals up close.
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A new addition to our bird paradise:

[Golden-bellied Mexican Parakeet] Parrot Family
The Golden-bellied Mexican Parakeet joined our group in the spring of 2011. As its name suggests, this bird is very colorful, with bright yellow on its body, orange on its face and abdomen, and greenish on the tips of its wings. There are a few individuals in the flock that are entirely greenish, but they are still young birds and will fully regrow their adult plumage when they are about 18 months old.
　When one flies away, many fly away together. When one takes off, many fly together, sometimes just above your head, giving you a sense of the intensity of the flight. The birds make a loud "gah-gah-gah" sound that does not match their small size. Some visitors are surprised when they hear it, saying, "I thought it was a bigger bird.

The Oriental Toucan is a very beautiful bird with a black body color and an orange bill. The characteristic large bill occupies about one-third of the bird's body length, but the interior of the bill is hollow like a beehive, making it very light compared to its apparent size. The beak also acts as a "radiator" that releases heat from the body through minute blood vessels. Using its beak dexterously, the bee picks up small pieces of fruit and throws them upwards to eat.