Three flamingo chicks have been born at the Lisbon Zoo and are now on display for all visitors to see.
The newest arrivals to the Portuguese zoo were born on July 6, 17, and 19, making all the chicks over a month old.
“With grey feathers, unsteady steps, and a contagious curiosity, the chicks bring new dynamics to the resident group,” states the establishment on their website.
See photos of the new chicks in the gallery above.
These young flamingos “are already moving among adults, exploring the world around them,” yet they stand out from the older flamingos not only in size but also because they have not yet adopted the characteristic pink of these birds—this will come later with time and age.
“Alongside the adults, whose vibrant pink plumage symbolizes the species, the younger ones promise to enchant visitors and offer insights into the early life stages of one of the planet’s most fascinating birds,” the Lisbon Zoo assures.
The zoo considers each of these births a significant achievement, noting that the species is “highly sensitive” to its surroundings and therefore “the flamingo installation was meticulously designed to stimulate the birds’ natural behavior.”
“The reproduction of flamingos requires a favorable environment, stability, security, and constant monitoring of the chicks, which is why each of these births was celebrated as an achievement,” it states.
The young birds are already wandering through the facilities and can be observed by Lisbon Zoo visitors; however, the sex of each chick is yet to be confirmed.
This is because flamingos do not have visible differences between males and females, and distinction is only possible during reproduction or through DNA tests.
