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VMIC FAQ Frequently asked questions Do we need a ticket ahead of time? For general admission you can purchase your tickets ahead of time but it is not required. For special event programming such as our seasonal Fall Flights , tickets are required ahead …

Northern Harrier Northern Harrier Circus hudsonius Population status: Least Concern Body length: 17-24 in (43-60 cm) Wingspan: 3.5-4.5 ft (1-1.3 m) Weight: 12-18 oz (340-510 g) Did you know? Northern Harriers are beneficial to farmers because they eat …

2025 California Condor Release Karine Aigner 2025 California Condor Release Saturday, September 27 at 12pm MDT (11am MST, northern Arizona Condor Time) The Peregrine Fund and the Bureau of Land Management Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a …

Education Programs and Group Tours Linda Ledbetter Education Programs and Group Tours The World Center for Birds of Prey located in Boise, Idaho is the headquarters of The Peregrine Fund. The campus houses our administration building, breeding facilities …

Brown Fish-owl Brown Fish-owl Ketupa zeylonensis Population status: Least Concern Body length: 48–58 cm (18.8-22.8 in) Wingspan: Wing length: 370–403 mm (14.5-15.8 in) Weight: 1105-1308 g (38.9-46 oz) Marta Curti Did You Know? There are four known …

Mottled Wood-owl Mottled Wood-owl Strix ocellata Population status: Least Concern Body length: 41–48 cm (16-18.89 in) Wingspan: Wing length:338-372 mm (13-14.6 in) Weight: data deficient Yeray Seminario Did You Know? There are three recognized subspecies …

Forest Owlet Forest Owlet Athene blewitti Population status: Endangered Body length: 23 cm Weight: 240 g (0.5 lbs) Saswat Mishra Did you know? A man named Richard Meinertzhagen stole a museum specimen of the Forest Owlet, re-stuffed it, and pretended to …

Black-and-chestnut Eagle Black-and-chestnut Eagle Spizaetus isidori Population status: Endangered Body length: 63 to 74 cm (25 to 29 in) Wingspan: 147 to 166 cm (58 to 65 in) Weight: 1.6 to 4 kg (3.5 to 8.8 lbs) Juan Diego Quiroz, corporación ambiental …

The American Southwest Fin & Fur Films New Documentary Featuring our California Condor program Special Benefit Screenings The American Southwest is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River beautifully showcasing the region’s …

Aplomado Falcon Aplomado Falcon Falco femoralis Population status: Least Concern Body length: 14-18 inches (35-45 cm) Wingspan: 2-1/2 to 3 feet (0.7-1 m) Weight: 6-14 ounces (170-396 g) Irene Kramer Did you know? The Aplomado Falcon was placed on the …