The species was missing from the wild for more than 70 years before its rediscovery in 2015, wildlife officials said.

The blue-eyed ground dove was a species shrouded in mystery, with no confirmed records for more than 70 years, until its ...

A zoo employee and the zoo's bird department developed the process that helped hatch three blue-eyed ground doves.

Blue-eyed ground doves are known for their cinnamon-colored feathers and their vibrant blue eyes, matched by blue spots on their wings, according to the American Bird Conservancy.

Conservationists say there is new hope for one of the world's rarest bird species, the blue-eyed ground dove, after three ...

By Ed Chatterton A zoo is celebrating after helping to hatch three of the world's rarest birds - in what could be a ...

Blue eyes are a genetic trait shared by about 8% to 10% of people worldwide, notably in northern Europe where the mutation is thought to have originated. It causes a lack of melanin in the iris of the ...

Sweet Pea is a huge love bug of a Cockatoo, and her affection for her mom is unmatched. What an amazing feeling to return ...

Zoo employee Joe Wood, along with help from the zoo's bird department, developed a hand-rearing protocol that helped three blue-eyed ground dove eggs hatch, increasing the count of the species ...

Experts at the Toledo Zoo played an integral role in planning the protection and recovery effort of the three blue-eyed ...

Partners include Parque das Aves, SAVE Brasil (BirdLife International in Brazil), Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom, Bronx Zoo and the Toledo Zoo, whose contributions were key to the success of the ...