Some of the feathered fugitives remain at large days after snow damaged aviaries at a zoo near Leeds.
Rare exotic birds escaped from a zoo at an historic country estate after aviaries were badly damaged by heavy snow.
Shannon Gill, animal keeper at Wildlife World, said: "Having looked after these birds for nine years, I have been very worried about them." Leeds City Council said a "massive effort" clearing the snow from the nets took place following the deluge to prevent any more free-flighted birds escaping.Inca Terns are best known for their distinctive white moustaches.
It is understood efforts so far to recover more of the birds have been unsuccessful, with attempts to recapture two other terns taking place in Barwick and Wetherby.The Ibis, also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, are migratory birds native in Central Europe until the 17th Century, according to Rewilding Europe.
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