Zoo de Lourosa, in Santa Maria da Feira, has recorded 20 new chicks of 11 bird species, in a set of births that reinforces the importance of its conservation mission. The park, managed by the municipal company Feira Viva, is the country's only ornithological park, dedicated exclusively to the protection and reproduction of birds.
Among the highlights is the birth of two Bali mynas, a species classified as "Critically Endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The reproduction of this species is particularly significant for the work developed by the zoo, which seeks to provide adequate conditions for the needs of each species.
Joining these births are also the first reproductions of Decken's hornbill and violet turaco at the Zoo, two milestones that reflect the dedication to caring for the birds it houses. In total, a white-cheeked turaco, a snowy owl, a burrowing owl, a common hill myna, five greater flamingos, three blue peafowl, three Hawaiian geese, and one gray hornbill were also born.
The new chicks can be observed in their habitats as their development allows. Due to the period of greater vulnerability, the zoo appeals to visitors for quiet observation, with respect for distances and compliance with the park's guidelines.
