Lake Nakuru Flamingos & Friends: Why flamingos inhabit Lake Nakuru

The video explores the vibrant flamingo populations at Lake Nakuru, highlighting their social behavior, preferred habitats, and feeding habits. It discusses how flamingos avoid predators like storks by flying at high altitudes and their impressive flight capabilities. The video also delves into flamingo communication, including vocalizations and body signals used during breeding. Finally, it touches on flamingo adaptations, such as their limited sense of smell, which aids in their survival.

What makes Lake Nakuru an ideal location for flamingos to gather?

• It has a large number of trees for nesting.

• It is a large alkaline or soda lake.

• It is located in a tropical rainforest.

• It has a high population of fish.

Why do flamingos prefer to fly at night?

• To navigate using the stars.

• To avoid predators like storks.

• To conserve energy for feeding.

• To avoid overheating during the day.

What is a distinctive feature of storks that helps identify them?

• Their large inflatable air sacs.

• Their bright red feathers.

• Their unique nesting habits.

• Their ability to mimic other birds.

How do flamingo chicks communicate with their parents before hatching?

• By tapping on the eggshell.

• By making vocal sounds.

• By moving inside the egg.

• By changing the egg's color.

What is the purpose of the 'head flag' ritual among flamingos?

• To establish territory.

• To attract mates during breeding.

• To signal danger to the flock.

• To communicate with other bird species.