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Coverage dated February 13, 2023 to February 18, 2023

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Headline from FOX 4 Dallas, from the development of Feb 18, 2023

Newest development Feb 19, 2023 · 2 reportsNew York zoo ends attempt to recapture Flaco the eagle-owl in Central Park

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

FOX 4 Dallas's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, still on the loose and hunting on his own

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

  2. Names this update

    Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

    Headline from FOX 4 Dallas ·

  3. Newest

    New York zoo ends attempt to recapture Flaco the eagle-owl in Central Park

    Headline from The Guardian ·

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Reports & sources

34 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, is hunting on his own – proving he can survive in the wild (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Zoo officials were concerned he wouldn't be able to find food or live in the wild since he is used to captivity.

  2. CBS News

    Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, is hunting on his own — proving he can survive in the wild (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Zoo officials were concerned he wouldn't be able to find food or live in the wild since he is used to captivity.

  3. NBC New York

    Flaco Watch: Escaped Central Park Zoo Owl Finally Seen Eating (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    It’s been more than 10 days since one of Central Park’s most notable residents flew the coop, prompting worries from wildlife officials scared the escaped bird would not be able to hunt for itself. Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who previously called Central Park Zoo home, has been crashing in the pa…

  4. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, still on the loose and hunting on his own (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."

  5. Sioux City Journal

    Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    It appears Flaco regained his killer instincts, swooping down from his lofty perch to feed on Central Park's bounty of rats.

  6. Portland Press Herald

    Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wild of NYC (opens Portland Press Herald)

    Published

    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

  7. FOX 4 Dallas

    Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

    Published

    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

  8. amNewYork

    Freedom for Flaco! Central Park Zoo suspends attempted capture of escaped owl | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl can remain in the "wild" for the foreseeable future, the Central Park Zoo announced on Friday, noting the bird's quick adaptation

  9. The Guardian

    New York zoo ends attempt to recapture Flaco the eagle-owl in Central Park (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Eurasian eagle-owl freed after vandals cut his cage thriving on Manhattan’s plentiful supply of rats

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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