Flamingo Flock | Bird House

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Video Title: Flamingo Flock | Bird House
Description: The Zoo may be closed to the public, but life…uhh…finds a way. At the Bird House, our American flamingo flock has begun their courting behaviors. In preparation for breeding, the birds engage in some head flagging and synchronized walking. Keepers observe these behaviors every year to identify breeding pairs. Flamingos mate for life and will only search for a new mate if theirs passes away.
Video Duration: 11 sec
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