They sing a variety of loud calls and often mimic other birds. One of the first recordings ever made of bird song was of this species in 1889. Though shy, they are territorial and share that territory with their mate. Males with longer tails appear to have larger territories.
Phoenicopterus ruber Mated pairs incubate one egg atop a nest mound of dribbled mud. Hatched white, chicks form pink feathers once foodbourne pigments accumulate…
Trichoglossus johnstoniae Lorikeets feed on nectar and pollen in the wild. A special brush-tipped tongue allows lorikeets to easily gather food from a variety…
Tulsa Zoo will be closed to the public on Friday, September 13, to prepare for WALTZ World Tour Presented by COUNTRY Financial and Hardesty Family Foundation.