The First Nicobar Pigeon Chick Hatched at the Tropical House in Celje

RTV Slovenija

sta.si

View article

Reposted by

sta.si

Lean Left

Factuality

Ownership

Birds generally do not nest in winter, but in a constantly warm environment this is possible. The Tropical House announced that the first chick of the Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), one of the most colorful and endangered pigeon species in the world, hatched in December.

siol.net

Factuality

Ownership

Although birds nest in the spring, in a constantly warm environment this is also possible in the winter. The Tropical House in Celje recently welcomed the first Nicobar pigeon chick, one of the most colorful and endangered pigeon species in the world. The event is an important achievement in terms of animal care and the conservation and educational mission of the Tropical House Celje.

Lokalec.si

Factuality

Ownership

Although birds do not usually nest in winter, nesting can occur in constantly warm and controlled conditions. The first Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) chick hatched in December at the Tropical House in Celje. The chick is approximately two weeks old and is developing normally. The course of nesting and hatching After the arrival of the female Nicobar pigeons from the Barcelona Zoo, the keepers observed the courtship of a male who already l…