Flamingo Chick Development and Behavior

The video describes the early life of a flamingo chick, from hatching to joining a creche. Initially, the chick is cared for by both parents and can only move by pushing its wings. Over time, it grows stronger, its physical appearance changes, and it eventually joins a group of chicks watched by adult flamingos.

What do the mother and father flamingo do when the chick first hatches?

• They preen and nibble the chick.

• They leave the chick alone.

• They feed the chick immediately.

• They teach the chick to walk.

How does a newly hatched flamingo chick initially move?

• By swimming.

• By hopping.

• By pushing its wings and lifting its head.

• By walking on its legs.

What physical change occurs in a flamingo chick after a week?

• Its feathers turn pink.

• Its wings become fully developed.

• Its bill and legs turn black.

• It grows a long neck.

At what age is a flamingo chick ready to join a creche?

• 10 days

• 5 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

What is a creche in the context of flamingos?

• A nesting area for flamingos.

• A feeding ground for adult flamingos.

• A group of adult flamingos watching over chicks.

• A place where flamingos lay eggs.