For the first time in its history, the Houston Zoo has successfully hatched a boat-billed heron-a nocturnal wading bird known for its wide, flat bill that resembles the hull of a boat. Born on Aug. 23 ...
The Houston Zoo's naming contest for its new baby boat-billed heron closes Wednesday. The four options, which people can vote on at houstonzoo.org, are Keelie, Lorelei, Minnow and Sailor. Born in ...