National Aviary welcomes new chick to Wetlands habitat

National Aviary welcomes new chick to Wetlands habitat

PITTSBURGH — The National Aviary recently welcomed a special new addition to its flock.

Aviary officials just announced the hatching of a Roseate Spoonbill chick as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.

Currently, the recently fledged chick is white, but as it continues eating a carotenoid-rich diet, its signature pink feathers will start developing.

Aviary officials say Roseate Spoonbills are “indicator species.” Their presence and reproductive success reflect the overall health of wetland ecosystems.

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