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Built over a small natural gorge at the southernmost end of the park, the Edward Youde Aviary boasts a collection of almost a thousand birds of a hundred different species, all native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and New Guinea.
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Named after Sir Edward Youde, one of the last British governors of Hong Kong, this fairly large walk-in aviary should be entered through its upper gate (can be reached via the Tai Chi Garden), but before you enter it, do yourself a small favor and visit the Caged Display Area, next to the entrance, where some beautiful Hornbills can be seen.
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In the aviary itself, you can see ground dwelling birds, like pheasants, partridges, pigeons and thrushes. Some, like the Crowned pigeons from New Guinea are outstandingly beautiful... The boardwalk descents through a small indigenous woods, that looks so far from the skyscrapers around it...
Down at the bottom, as you walk out of the aviary, there is a tiny Waterfowl Lake, landscaped to form a swamp that houses various species of waterfowls, including Australian Pelican, Great White Pelican and Radjah Shelduck, to name a few...
The aviary is open daily, from 9 am to 5 pm - admission is free.
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Other places of interest around Edward Youde Aviary:
Hong Kong Park
Flagstaff House and the Museum of Tea Ware
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Edward Youde Aviary is part of our suggested walking-tour:
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