The greater flamingo colony at Budapest Zoo is one of the fastest in terms of reproducing in Europe. It currently consists of 150 individuals, with new members hatching in the past two weeks. If you visit the Zoo one of these days, you will see the 20 newborn chicks, who are almost ready for the nursery.
The first eggs hatched in the last days of June, and new flamingo chicks have been emerging almost every day since then. Currently, 18 chicks have been counted, but the brooding process is still ongoing. The baby birds do not yet resemble fully developed flamingos; they have small and chubby legs, fluffy and grey feathers, and straight beaks.
The youngest flamingo chicks can be found in or around the nest, while the older ones are starting to venture on short walks, accompanied by their parents. If you plan to visit the Zoo in the next couple of weeks, you can expect to see a nursery setting, where the chicks will be gathered together by the adults. This grouping makes it easier and more efficient for the adults to take care of them.
