Great joy at the Desert Zoo today with the arrival into the world of two new and sweet Common Chara chicks.
The chicks recently hatched and are already demonstrating impressive independence, eating on their own.
The caretakers at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Desert Park in Be'er Sheva are excitedly following the new family and report that there are two more eggs that will hatch very soon and more little chicks will join the expanding family.
The cauliflower family also has cute names, all starting with the letter K: Father Kirby, Mother Cauliflower, and the new chicks Coriander and Turmeric.
The little chicks are lovingly cared for by their parents, who feed them three times a day. At this stage, the sex of the chicks is not yet known, as male and female common terns have identical plumage colors and only a blood test can determine for sure.
The common jay is a relatively large ground bird with a unique appearance with long, yellow legs, large, yellow eyes, and a short, thick beak.
Newly hatched chicks in the Be'er Sheva desert. Photo by Moran Levy
It is active mainly at night and at dusk and feeds on invertebrates, small insects and sometimes also rodents and small reptiles. The common carrion beetle is common in open areas, pastures and sandy soils.
The father, Kirby, has emerged as the father of the year. He takes care of the chicks with dedication and approaches the caretakers to take a worm and give it to the chicks.
At Midbarium, we are very excited to welcome the next generation of chicks to the family and invite the general public to come visit and watch the little chicks as they grow and develop.
The Desert Zoo Park in Beer Sheva continues its efforts to preserve endangered species and educate the public about the importance of nature and animals.
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