Our focus now is on the well-being of the remaining flock and fortifying our habitats. Flock of flamingos at this Tamil Nadu sanctuary are a treat to the eyes. 'The barrier we used passed inspection and is used by other accredited zoos across the country. We can also flock the yard with 20-40 flamingos as part of our deluxe birthday set starting at 150. 'This is a heartbreaking loss for us and everyone who cares about our animals,' said Brandie Smith, director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. 150- Deluxe yard card with flamingo flocking. The staff said they sighted the fox, but it escaped.

Staff arrived at the outdoor flamingo habitat early Monday morning to find the dead birds. Eye-catching in mixed beds, sun gardens or cottage gardens. The flock originally included 74 flamingos. Masses flowers attractive to bees, changes from dark to light pink as they age. Over the first couple of years, they turn reddish-pink in colour from special. Flamingos are not born pink, but grey or white in colour. Flamingos are wading birds, found mainly near estuaries and saline or alkaline lakes in tropical and subtropical areas. Three other flamingos were injured and are currently being treated at the zoo's veterinary hospital. A flock of flamingos had arrived at the Navi Mumbai wetlands in January this year. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology InstituteĪ wild fox broke into the Smithsonian's National Zoo outdoor flamingo habitat overnight, killing 25 American flamingos and one northern pintail duck, the zoo announced.

A wild fox killed 25 American flamingos and one Northern pintail duck, announced the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.