TheImmigrant1

South American Wetlands Aviary

A look at the main viewing area of the South American wetlands aviary.
Thank you for including the photo of the bird signs! I've been curious what they would put in the Chilean Flamingo exhibit. In this and your other photos, I could see Orinoco Goose, White-faced Whistling-Duck, Comb Duck, Southern Lapwing, Wood Stork, Roseate Spoonbill, and maybe one of the Wood-Rails (Gray-necked or Giant). Based on these signs, it looks like Black-faced Ibis are in the exhibit (and up-and-coming species in the U.S.) as well as Brazilian Teal and Red Shoveler!
 
This is an impressive aviary and it looks like a great space to house and display South American waterfowl! They already have or have plans for a diverse mix and adding Lake Duck is a great choice. My home zoo of Oklahoma City has an Argentine Lake Duck - a drake that is at least 16 years old and very popular. This seems to be a species that would catch on in the zoo world if a few more zoos would invest in space for it.
 

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