Blue Hole Birds
Fossils recently discovered inside a flooded sinkhole reveal a lost world of animals that once lived […]
Animal Remains: Cold Period
Museum researchers determined cooler, drier temperatures and lower sea levels by studying the changes in remains […]
Coiled Gift Basket
The Pomo made this exquisite small basket with feathers, abalone pendants and clamshell beads tied with […]
Ceramic Water Jar
Acoma pottery is distinguished by very thin walls, a difficult technical achievement without the use of […]
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbirds live throughout the U.S. in both urban and rural environments. UF researchers recently discovered […]
Songbird Bell Jar
Beautifully arranged specimens inside delicate bell jars were once a common display method in museums or […]
Bird Eggs from the Doe Collection
Charles Doe was the Museum’s first Curator of Birds, 1932–1946. The Doe eggs and associated historical […]
Olok Headdress
Wayana-Apalai communities in Brazil wear Olok headdresses, made with harpy eagle and scarlet macaw feathers, during […]
Whooping Crane
The tallest bird in North America, the Whooping Crane symbolizes the need to protect endangered species. […]
