The aviary
An avian paradise awaits bird enthusiasts and curious minds!
Wonders await
Our aviaries are the perfect spot to observe nearly a thousand birds.
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Species to discover
Endemic, exotic, elegant and brightly coloured… discover the various bird species found in our aviaries.
- Ground Hornbill
- Van der Decken’s Hornbill (Small Hornbill)
- Macaw (Ara)
- Hybrid Macaw (Ara)
- Flamingo
- Red Ibises
- Black Swans
- Pink Pigeon
- Kestrel
Ground Hornbill
This large black bird is also called the thunder bird. Often found on the ground, it can locate other members of its species from up to 10 kilometres away.

Diet
Omnivorous (lizards, rabbits, hares, and mice in the wild). At Casela, it is fed meat and chicks.
Habitat
The African continent
Fun Fact
Want to know the difference between a male and a female? The females have a beautiful violet-blue patch on their throat, while the males’ is red.
Van der Decken’s Hornbill (Small Hornbill)
Measuring about 40 cm in height, the male has a yellow and white beak, while the female can be identified by her black beak.

Diet
Rice, meat, chicks, fruits.
Habitat
South Africa
Fun Fact
During the breeding and gestation period (about two months, until the chicks are born), the male seals the female inside the nest and feeds her. The nest is closed off with a sort of crust, leaving just enough space for air circulation and the passage of food.
Macaw (Ara)
This colourful bird has the ability to pronounce words. The species is especially vulnerable to trafficking (trade and exploitation).

Diet
Fruits, berries, seeds
Habitat
Latin America, Amazonia
Fun Fact
They say that once a Macaw has found a mate, it’s for life.
Hybrid Macaw (Ara)
Babie, the result of the breeding of two different species of macaws, is as colourful as her parents and was born at Casela in December 2021.

Diet
Fruits, berries, seeds
Habitat
Latin America, Amazonia
Fun Fact
Babie loves interacting with visitors in his aviary.
Flamingo
Not to be confused with red ibises, flamingos develop their pink colouring due to the crustaceans in their diet. Casela is home to the “Greater Flamingo”.

Diet
Crustaceans, small fish
Habitat
North Africa
Fun Fact
Flamingos have a strong competitive spirit and like to mate in groups. To increase the chances of reproduction, some zoos use a system of mirrors to create a group effect.
Red Ibises
Just like flamingos, the plumage of ibises depends on their diet. There are also gray, black, and white ibises in the world.

Diet
Crustaceans, small fish, minced meat.
Habitat
South America
Fun Fact
To keep this species’ instincts sharp, fish are placed in tanks at Casela to encourage the ibises to fish for themselves.
Black Swans
The second aviary of Casela houses a pair of black swans, which can live up to 25 years in captivity.

Diet
Fish, algae, fruits, seeds.
Habitat
Oceania (Australia).
Fun Fact
There are 174 species of black swans worldwide.
Pink Pigeon
Once critically endangered, this bird endemic to Mauritius has been saved through conservation efforts, although it remains rare. The park hosts a few of them, where they are enjoying a well-deserved retirement after doing their bit to help the survival of their species.

Diet
Indigenous plants, seeds and buds
Habitat
Mauritius (endemic species).
Fun Fact
Males court their partners with a bowing gesture and a cooing sound, commonly called “bow cooing.”
Kestrel
Like the pink pigeon, the kestrel was under the threat of extinction due to deforestation and the use of pesticides across the island. It was saved by a conservation project that included captive breeding and the reintroduction of birds into their habitat.

Diet
Geckos, small birds, rodents, and insects. It primarily hunts from a perch, in flight, or on the ground.
Habitat
Mauritius (Endemic species).
Fun Fact
It is the only type of falcon in Mauritius.

Enter our aviaries
… For a captivating moment, surrounded by stunning blue macaws and a multitude of birds with exotic plumage!
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