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Jewels of the Tropics

Color, Flight, and the Exuberance of Tropical Birds

The tropical regions of our planet harbor the greatest diversity of bird life on Earth. Here, evolution has painted with its boldest palette, creating birds of astonishing beauty and ingenuity. From the sacred Resplendent Quetzal trailing emerald streamers through Central American cloud forests to the Scarlet Macaw's crimson flash over the Amazon canopy, this exhibition is a curated journey through the canopies, clearings, and waterways of the world's tropical forests.

From the iridescent flash of hummingbirds to the kaleidoscopic brilliance of toucans, macaws, and quetzals, this exhibition celebrates the unparalleled diversity and beauty of tropical avifauna across the Americas.

Exhibition Venue

American Museum of Natural History

New York, United States

Address

200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

Opening Hours

Wed–Sun 10:00 – 17:30 (closed Mon & Tue)

Admission

$28 adult / $16.50 child (3–12) / Free under 3

Phone

+1 212-769-5100

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Exhibition Details

Opening DateMarch 1, 2026
Species Featured4
CuratorProf. Maria Santos