Hall of Birds of the World December 30, 2009

Although some bird species cross the boundaries of oceans and mountains and a few are found worldwide, each area of the world has its indigenous birds. The Birds of the World Hall shows some major faunal areas and their characteristic birds. Its purpose is to give visitors an idea of the diversity of birds and an appreciation of their graceful presence in every corner of the globe. A presence often threatened, as this extinct Dodo specimen seems to suggest.