Sad news: Cologne Zoo says goodbye to "Paco"

Created: 06/22/2022, 16:33

By: Nina Büchs

The Cologne Zoo mourns the death of the bald eagle Paco.

© Marcel Vogelcatcher/Cologne Zoo

Cologne News: After a short, serious illness, the bald eagle “Paco” died in Cologne Zoo.

Many knew him from the air show.

Cologne – Sad news from the Cologne Zoo: the air show will have to take place without the bald eagle “Paco” in the future.

The majestic bird died on Tuesday, June 21, after a "short, serious illness," the Cologne Zoo announced.

Paco was previously under intensive care in the veterinary department, but the bald eagle could not be saved, reports 24RHEIN.

“We mourn the loss of a great animal.

Mach et joot, Paco,” writes the zoo on Facebook.

Cologne: Zoo mourns the bald eagle "Paco" – many knew him from the air show

The exact cause of death is now to be investigated in pathology, the zoo continued.

In any case, many visitors now have to do without the bald eagle when they visit the air show at Cologne Zoo.

It is not yet known whether there will be another bald eagle in the air show, says press spokesman Christoph Schütt when asked by 24RHEIN.

You can also see the black kite "Milo" and the South American macaws, which circle through the air with dazzling colors and colorful plumage.

Cologne: visitors mourn the loss of the bald eagle Paco – “fly to freedom, we will miss you”

Numerous visitors have already expressed their condolences on the death of the bald eagle on the Facebook post of Cologne Zoo.

"At the air show, he came out majestically.

The nurses must be very hurt and think of them too.

Paco now flies on in the majestic eternal grounds," writes a Facebook user.

“Most recently admired at the air show!

Fly to freedom!

Paco, we will miss you!” Says another comment.

The bald eagle – it can live up to 30 years

The Bald Eagle has also been the heraldic animal of the United States since 1782.

An overview of what is known about the majestic bird:

• Family: hawks

• Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus

• Wingspan: 1.80 to 2.30 meters (adult animals)

• Weight: 3 to 6.3 kilograms

• Life expectancy: 20 to 30 years (in the wild)

• Speed: 120 to 160 km/h in a dive

Only a few months ago, the elephant cow "Maejaruad" died in Cologne Zoo.

She was so badly injured in a fight with a bull elephant that she had to be put to sleep a little later.

Nevertheless, there is also positive news from the zoo in the Nippes district - young animals are regularly born there and delight visitors.

For example, the cactus “Kaspar” was recently born.

By the way, his fur is considered a real specialty.