Caribbean Flamingo (American Flamingo) Cleared by Collections 2017-1-20 CS.

Phoenicopterus ruber

General Species Information

Size 4-5 ft tall2,3 Habitat Freshwater and saltwater habitats: Saline lagoons, salt
pans, coastal areas2
Weight 4.4-8.8 lbs2 Distribution Caribbean islands as well as coastal Mexico, Venezuela,
and Florida. Isolated population in Galopagos.1
Lifespan Wild and AZA Avg: 25 yrs4,5 Wild Diet Aquatic invertebrates like crustaceans, insects,
Wild Max: up to 44 yrs mollusks as well as algae, grasses, and seeds2
Captive Max: up to 75 yrs5
Reproduction Nest in large, dense colonies. Zoo Diet Mazuri Flamingo pellets and krill4
Construct nests of mud and lays
generally one, occasionally two
eggs.2,3
Social Found in flocks of up to tens of Conservation Least concern. Populations are increasing.1
thousands of birds.3 Status

IZ Specific Information4

21 individuals:
10 males and 11 females
Males are banded on right leg, females banded on left leg.
 Eight were hatched in summer 2010 at San Antonio Zoo.
 Ten were hatched in summer 2011 at San Antonio Zoo.
 Three eggs from the National Zoo hatched at the Indy Zoo
summer of 2014.
74, Gronk, male, hatched July 19, 2014
90, Squash, male, hatched July 13, 2014
45, Squishy, female, hatched July 9, 2014
 One egg, laid and hatched at Indy Zoo in 2015.
33, Neville Longlegs, male, hatched June 26, 2015

Photo by Carla Knapp

Resources
1 BirdLife International 2018. Phoenicopterus ruber. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018:
e.T22729706A132180192. Downloaded on 24 November 2018.
2 del Hoyo, J., Boesman, P. & Garcia, E.F.J. (2018). American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A.,
Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved
from https://www.hbw.com/node/52785 on 11 January 2018).
3 Arkive. (n.d.) Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber). Retrieved on December 10, 2016 from
http://www.arkive.org/caribbean-flamingo/phoenicopterus-ruber/.
4 AZA Survival Statistic Library. Retrieved from https://www.aza.org/assets/2332/survival_statistics_library_-
_expires_1_mar_2018.pdf on January 4, 2018.
5 Meziani, A. 2011. "Phoenicopterus ruber" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 25, 2018 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phoenicopterus_ruber/
6 Keen, Meagan. Personal communication on March 1, 2018. Email.
Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis
General Species Information
Size 31 to 57 in tall2,3 Habitat Coastal mudflats, estuaries, lagoons, and salt lakes 1,2,3
Weight 4-5 lbs.2 Distribution South America: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile,
Paraguay, Uruguay.1,2,3
brine flies (Epbbbhydra), shr brine flies (Eph ydra), shrimps (Artemi a), and mollusks (C erithium). However, their diet also contains some blue-gr een algae, diato ms, protozoans, aquatic plants, seeds, insect larvae, small wormsi mps (Artemia), and mollusks (Cerithiu m). However, their diet also contains some blue-green algae, diatoms, protozoans, aquatic plants, seeds, inct larvae, small worms

Lifespan AZA Avg: 27-31 yrs4 Wild Diet Invertebrates including brine shrimp, copepods, and
Potential to live 40-50 yrs.3 snails as well as plant matter like algae2,3
Reproduction Monogamous. Lays single egg on Zoo Diet Mazuri flamingo pellet, Flamingo Fare, krill3
mud nest. Nests in groups of 15-
6000 birds. Both parents incubate
egg for 27-31 days.2,3
Social Highly social. Live and breed in Conservation Near threatened. Major threats include egg collection,
large flocks of up to 10,000 birds.2,3 Status hunting, and destruction of habitat (largely due to
irrigation and mining projects)1

IZ Specific Information3

14 individuals:
10 males and 4 females (not banded by sex)

Most ages are unknown, but the oldest that we have on record was
hatched January 1, 1980.

Photo by Judy Gagen

Resources
1 BirdLife International 2018. Phoenicopterus chilensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018:
e.T22697365A132068236. Downloaded on 24 November 2018.
2 del Hoyo, J., Boesman, P. & Garcia, E.F.J. (2018). Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A.,
Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved
from https://www.hbw.com/node/52786 on 28 January 2018).
3 Grinfeld, S. 2007. "Phoenicopterus chilensis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 28, 2018 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phoenicopterus_chilensis/
4 AZA Survival Statistic Library. Retrieved from https://www.aza.org/assets/2332/survival_statistics_library_-
_expires_1_mar_2018.pdf on January 4, 2018.
6 Keen, Meagan. Personal communication on March 1, 2018. Email.
Southern Ground Hornbill
Bucorvus leadbeateri
General Species Information
Size 3.5 ft tall2.3 Habitat Woodland and savanna1,3
4-6 ft wingspan2
Weight 4.4-10 lbs2 Distribution Kenya west through southern Democratic Republic
of Congo to Angola, south to South Africa1,2
Lifespan May live as long as 50-60 yrs.2 Wild Diet Arthropods, snails, frogs and toads, sometimes larger
prey such as snakes, lizards, rats, hares, squirrels or
tortoises1,2,3
Reproduction Cooperative breeders and cavity Zoo Diet Beef, mice, insects, and mealworms4
nesters. Lays 2 eggs. One chick
outcompetes the other and survives
to adulthood.2,3
Social Live in groups of 2-9 individuals Conservation Vulnerable with a decreasing population trend due
with a dominant pair. Groups Status to habitat loss. Climate change could also pose a
occupy home ranges determined by theat.1
food and nesting site availability.1,2,3

IZ Specific Information4

Photo by Carla Knapp

Photo by Mark Kaser Hermione
Axe July 6, 2013
July 8, 2011 Female
Male Hermione has a large violet patch on her throat sac which
Like all males, Axe lacks the blue patch on throat sack. indicates that she is female. She arrived at Indy Zoo in 2018.

Resources
1 BirdLife International. 2016. Bucorvus leadbeateri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016:
e.T22682638A92955067. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22682638A92955067.en. Downloaded on 13
January 2018.
2 Arkive. (n.d.) Southern ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri). Retrieved on January 13, 2018 from
http://www.arkive.org/southern-ground-hornbill/bucorvus-leadbeateri/.
3 Kemp, A.C. & Boesman, P. (2018). Southern Ground-hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J.,
Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved
from https://www.hbw.com/node/55881 on 13 January 2018).
4 Keen, Meagan. Personal communication on March 1, 2018. Email.
Mammals
Rock Hyrax
Procavia capensis
General Information
Size 15 to 23 in long2,3 Distribution Most of Africa (excluding Morocco, Congo
Males larger than females with larger River Basin, and Southern Central Africa);
Middle East, mostly coastal along the Red
and Arabian Seas1,2,3
Weight 4 to 12 lbs.2,3 Habitat Wide variety of habitats from arid deserts
to rainforests, lowlands and coasts to
mountains; mostly associated with rocky
outcroppings and cliffs used for shelter1,2,3
Lifespan AZA Avg: 5.4 yrs4 Wild Diet Grasses, shrubs, berries, fruits, buds, and
Max: 11 yrs2,3 new shoots1,2
Reproduction One to six pups after a 202 to 245 day Zoo Diet
gestation. Pups are agile after a day, eat solid
foods within two weeks, and are weaned by
five months. 2,3
Social Lives in colonies of 2 to 26 individuals with Conservation Least Concern. Widespread, but
one dominant male, sometimes a subordinate Status occasionally poached for their meat and
male, several females and their offspring.2 skins. Can be destructive to crops.1
IZ Specific Information
Curly, Moe, and Larry
August 2017
3 Males
Arrived in 2018 from the Bronx Zoo. Brothers.

Resources
1 Butynski, T., Hoeck, H., Koren, L. & de Jong, Y.A. 2015. Procavia capensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015:
e.T41766A21285876. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-2.RLTS.T41766A21285876.en. Downloaded on 21
March 2018.
2 https://www.arkive.org/rock-hyrax/procavia-capensis/
3 Linderman, E. 2011. "Procavia capensis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed March 21, 2018 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Procavia_capensis/
4 Survival Statistics Library [Internet]. Chicago (IL): Lincoln Park Zoo/AZA Population Management Center; 2008 -
[accessed March 21, 2018]. Available from https://www.aza.org/speciessurvival-statistics
African Aviary
Crested Coua
Coua cristata cristata
Distribution Madagascar1,2
Habitat Forests, savanna and brushland areas2
Size Height: 15.7-17.3 in2 Weight: 3.6-3.7 oz2
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction Clutch size is usually two eggs. Nest is built by both male and female.
Incubation period unknown. Chicks leave nest after 10 days. 2
Social Very vocal. Outside of breeding season, forms flocks of 3-5 birds.2
Wild Diet Insects, snails, geckos, chameleons, berries, seeds, fruit2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed, specialized
gel, fresh produce, meal worms, waxworms, hard-boiled egg, lettuce,
pinkies8
Conservation Status Least Concern with a decreasing population trend.1 Threats include
hunting and habitat fragmentation.2
Photo by Don Reynolds IZ Specific Two males, hatched in 2011.
Information

Crested Wood Partridge

Rollulus rouloul
Distribution Southeast Asia, from south Myanmar and southwest Thailand,
Brunei, through Peninsular Malaysia to the islands of Indonesia1,2,3
Habitat Evergreen forest in lowlands and foothills.1,2,3
Size Height: 9-10 in2,3
Weight: Male: 7.9-10.6oz2, Female: 7.9-9.7oz2
Lifespan AZA Avg: 5 yrs6
Reproduction Nest built by males, 5-6 eggs incubated for 18 days by females.2,3
Social Feed and nest on ground and roost in trees at night. Live in groups
of 5-15.2,3
Wild Diet Fruits, seeds, beetles, ants and small molluscs.2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms, hard-
boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Near Threatened with a decreasing population trend. Major
Photo by Carla Knapp
threats include forest destruction and trapping for the pet trade. 1
IZ Specific One female and two males. All hatched in 2011.
Information
Domestic Guineafowl
Numida meleagris domestic
Distribution Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the Congo1
Habitat Grasslands south of the Sahara.2
Size Height: 23.6-28.3in2 Weight: 36.2-58oz2
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction 6-12 eggs. 24-30 day incubation2
Social Live in flocks. Large numbers help protect young.
Wild Diet Seeds, bulbs, roots, berries and insects2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms, hard-
boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least concern. Very large population.1
IZ Specific Three females and one male hatched June 29, 2017.
Information

Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbill

Tockus flavirostris
Distribution Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan,
Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of Uganda1
Habitat Open thornbush savanna and woodland2
Size Height ~15.75 in on average2
Males: 7.9-9.7oz2 Females: 6.0-6.7oz2
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction Lay 2-3 eggs in natural cavities. Males feed females as she
sits on nest2
Social Territorial breeding pairs.2
Wild Diet Insects, figs, and fruit2
Photo by Dan Boyd
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms,
hard-boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least concern with a decreasing population due to
destruction of large tree which provide nesting sites1
IZ Specific Information One male, Lil’ Brother, hatched September 2005

Green Woodhoopoe
Phoeniculus purpureus
Distribution Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding the Congo region1,7
Habitat Wide variety of habitats including savannas, open
woodlands, riverine areas; absent from dense forest and
deserts2
Size 2-3 oz., 13-16 in.2,7 Males larger.2
Lifespan 5.4 yrs6
Reproduction Cavity nester and cooperative breeders with 1-10 helper
birds2,7
Social Groups of 4-8 with females and juveniles foraging higher
in trees and males foraging lower2,7
Wild Diet Mostly Insects; sometimes vertebrates, fruits, and seeds2,7
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms,
hard-boiled egg, lettuce, pinkies8
Conservation Status Least Concern. Population decreasing due to habitat loss.1
IZ Specific Information Two Males hatched 2014 and 2015
Superb Starling
Lamprotornis superbus
Distribution Eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan,
Sudan, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania1
Habitat Open woodland as well as in cultivated areas2
Size Height: ~7 in2, Weight: 1.8-2.7oz2
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction Average of four eggs are incubated for 12-14 days.
Cooperation breeding2
Social Primarily monogamous. Live in flocks of about 12
individuals2
Wild Diet Various fruits, plant material and insects2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch
seed, specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms,
Photo by Chris Kelso waxworms, hard-boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least Concern. Current population trend is unknown.1
IZ Specific Information One Male hatched 2012, one female hatched 2010

Taveta Golden Weaver

Ploceus castaneiceps
Distribution Kenya and Tanzania1
Habitat Swampy lowland2
Size Height: 5.5in2 Weight: 0.6-0.8oz2
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction Presumed polygynous. Clutch size is 3 eggs.2
Social Live in very large number in localized sites (gregarious.)2
Wild Diet Seeds and insects2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms,
hard-boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least Concern with a stable population trend1
IZ Specific Information 9 males, 6 females, and 3 unknown
Hatch years range from 2007-2015

Photo by Carla Knapp

White-cheeked Turaco
Tauraco leucotis
Distribution Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Sudan1
Habitat Dense woodland2
Size Height: 16.5in-16.9in2 Weight: 7oz-11oz2
Lifespan AZA Avg: 10 yrs6
Reproduction Clutch size is 2 eggs. Incubation 22-23 days by both male
and female.2
Social Not available.
Wild Diet Fruit and berries of Podocarpus and juniper trees2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch seed,
specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms, waxworms,
hard-boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least Concern with a stable population trend1 Destruction
Photo by Mark Kaser of forest habitat could lead to depletion of its numbers.2
IZ Specific Information Two females, hatched in 2011
Vulturine Guineafowl
Acryllium vulturinum
Distribution Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, United Republic of Tanzania 1,2
Habitat Semi-arid Acacia thorn scrub and grassland, arid and
semi-arid plateau2
Size Height: 23.6-28.3in2 Weight: 36.2-58oz2
Lifespan 10-15 years3
Reproduction Clutch size is usually 4-8 eggs. Incubation is 23-32 days.2
Social Monogamous. Flock size 20-50 individuals but
occasionally several hundred will join together.2
Wild Diet Seeds, leaves, fruit, roots, buds, shoots, insects,
scorpions, spiders, and small molluscs2
Zoo Diet Bird of Paradise pellet, Mazuri small bird diet, Finch
seed, specialized gel, fresh produce, mealworms,
waxworms, hard-boiled egg, lettuce8
Conservation Status Least Concern with a stable population trend.1
Photo by Paul F. Donald
(Retrieved from Arkive) IZ Specific One female named Ethel, hatched in 2015.
Information

Lory and Lorikeet Aviary

Australian Rainbow Lorikeet
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Distribution Eastern Australia and Tasmania5
Habitat Forest, coconut plantations, savanna, and settlements5
Size Height: 10in5 Weight: 3.5-5.5oz5
Lifespan Wild: 20 years5 Captivity: 15-25 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs. Incubation 23-25 days.5
Social Found in mixed flocks with other parrots in groups of
hundreds of birds.5
Wild Diet Nectar, figs, insects5
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Description Yellow/orange chest with no barring.
Conservation Status Least concern.1 Population is declining due to
Photo by Mark Kaser
overexploitation.1,5
IZ Specific 2 females and 3 males3 Sometimes referred to as just Rainbow
Information Lorikeet.

Black-capped Lory
Lorius lory
Distribution Indonesia and Papua New Guinea1
Habitat Lowland and hill forest, freshwater swamp and dryland forest1,2
Size Height: 11.4-13 in2 Weight: 5.7-19.2 oz2 or 7-9.1oz5
Lifespan 20-25 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2 eggs. Incubation is 24 days.2
Social Found in pairs/small groups, may occur in groups of 10+. 5
Wild Diet Pollen, nectar, fruit, small insects2,5
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Distinctive Features Black cap, red face, green wings.
Photo by Dan Boyd
Conservation Status Least Concern with a decreasing population due to habitat loss.1
IZ Specific One unnamed female & one male, Norman, hatched 2007
Information Norman is subspecies Eastern Black-capped Lory,
(Lorius lory erythrothorax.)
Cabot’s Tragopan
Tragopan caboti
Distribution South-east China1,3
Habitat Subtropical, evergreen forest, mixed deciduous-coniferous
forest1,2,3
Size Height: 19.7-24 in1,2,3 Weight: Male- 49.4oz2,3 Female: 31.7oz2,3
Lifespan Not available.
Reproduction Clutch size is 3-5 eggs. Incubation is 28 days by only female.2,3
Social Flocks of 2-3 families may gather together.3
Wild Diet Ferns, roots, stems, leaves, buds, flowers, seeds, fruit, small
invertebrates3
Zoo Diet Purina Start & Grow Chick feed, Mazuri (bird pellet)
Bird of Paradise pellet, fresh produce, waxworms and
Photo by Carla Knapp mealworms8
Conservation Status Vulnerable with a decreasing population trend. Major threats
include habitat loss and modification.1,3
IZ Specific Female Carol hatched 2011
Information

Forsten’s Lorikeet
Trichoglossus forsteni
Distribution Indonesia1
Habitat Forest, coconut plantations, savanna, mangroves, eucalyptus
trees, and settlements1,5
Size Height: 9.8-11.8 in1 Weight: 3.5-5.5oz5
Lifespan Wild: 20 years5 Captivity: 15-25 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs. Incubation 23-25 days.5
Social Found in mixed flocks with other parrots in groups of hundreds of
birds.5
Wild Diet Nectar, figs, insects5
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Distinctive Features Deep red breast with purple abdomen.
Photo by Erin Brawn Conservation Status Vulnerable with a decreasing population trend due to trapping for
trade.1
IZ Specific 5 males and 6 females. Some of these birds are hybrids.
Information

Rainbow Lorikeet (Green-Naped Rainbow Lorikeet)

Trichoglossus haematodus
Distribution Indonesia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands,
Vanuatu, Hong Kong, and Singapore1
Habitat Forest, coconut plantations, savanna, mangroves, eucalyptus trees,
and settlements1,5
Size Height: 10in1,7 Weight: 3.5-5.5oz1,7
Lifespan Wild: 20 years5 Captivity: 15-25 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs. Incubation 23-25 days.5
Social Mixed flocks with other parrots in groups of hundreds of birds.5
Wild Diet Nectar, figs, insects5,7
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Distinctive Features Red/orange breast with barring, green abdomen.
Conservation Status Least Concern with decreasing population1. Major threat is trapping
for the wild bird trade.1,5
IZ Specific 11 females (1 of these is a known hybrid) and 8 males.3
Photo by Dan Boyd Information Also called Coconut Lorikeet.
Red-collared Lorikeet
Trichoglossus rubritorquis
Distribution Northern Australia1,2,5
Habitat Forest, coconut plantations, savanna, mangroves, eucalyptus
trees, and settlements2,5
Size Height: 10 in2,3 Weight: 3.5-5.5oz2,3
Lifespan Wild: 20 years5 Captivity: 15-25 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs. Incubation 23-25 days.5
Social Found in mixed flocks with other parrots in groups of
hundreds of birds.5
Wild Diet Nectar, figs, insects2,5
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Photo by Dan Boyd Distinctive Features Orange/red chest with no barring that wraps in a collar
behind head.
Conservation Status Least Concern with a decreasing population trend due to
heavy trade.1
IZ Specific Four females and three males
Information
Red Lory
Eos bornea
Distribution Indonesia1
Habitat Lowland forest, mangroves, secondary forest and coconut
plantations2,5
Size Height: 12 in2,5 Weight: 6oz5
Lifespan 25-30 years5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2 eggs5. Nesting period 7-9 weeks.2
Social Group numbers fluctuate seasonally.2,5
Wild Diet Nectar, flowers, insects5
Zoo Diet Nectar and fruit8
Distinctive Features Primarily red bird with some blue or black on wings.
Photo by Carla Knapp
Conservation Status Least Concern with a decreasing population trend due to
heavy trade.1
IZ Specific One male, hatched 2014. Three females, one hatched 2013, one
Information 2014 and the third hatchdate is unknown.

Budgie Aviary
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
Distribution Native to Australia and introduced in Japan, Philippines, and the
Caribbean1
Habitat Forest, savanna, lightly wooded grasslands, farmland, riparian
growth, dry scrubland, open plains, and mulga deserts2
Size Height: 7.1 in2,3 Weight: 0.9-1 oz2,3
Lifespan Wild: 8 years3 Captivity: 15-20 yrs2,3
Reproduction Clutch size is 4-8 eggs and incubation is 18 days.2,3
Social Live in large flocks of up to hundreds of thousands of individuals.3
Wild Diet Seeds2,3
Zoo Diet Mazuri small bird diet, NuZu small bird diet, seed, fresh produce,
lettuce and insects8
Photo by Shannon Gaughan-Kelly Conservation Least Concern with an increasing population trend.1
Status
IZ Specific 192 Individuals
Information
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
Distribution Native to Australia1
Habitat Open woodland, acacia scrubland, farmland, savanna, orchards,
urban areas.2,3
Size Height: 11.4-13 in2,3 Weight: 2.8-3.5 oz2,3
Lifespan Up to 20 years3,5
Reproduction Clutch size is 1-7 eggs and incubation is 20 days.2
Social Found in pairs or small groups but usually congregates in larger
flocks of up to several hundred. Pairs form strong bonds and mate
for life.3
Wild Diet Small seeds2
Zoo Diet Mazuri small bird diet, NuZu small bird diet, seed, insects, lettuce
and fresh produce8
Mazuri small bird diet, seed, and fresh produce8
Photo by Carla Knapp Conservation Status Least concern with a stable population trend.1
IZ Specific Hatch years range 2004-2014. Six males: Coo-lah, Enrique, Stanley,
Information Pompo, Booya and one unnamed. One female: Kindilan.

Resources
1 IUCN. Retrieved from http://www.iucnredlist.org/ on January 13, 2018.
2 Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/ on January 13, 2018.
3 ARKive. Retrieved from http://www.arkive.org/ on January 13, 2018.
4 Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Retrieved from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Page.aspx?pid=1478 on January 13, 2018.
5 World Parrot Trust. Retrieved from https://www.parrots.org/ on January 12, 2018.
6 Survival Statistics Library [Internet]. Chicago (IL): Lincoln Park Zoo/AZA Population Management Center; 2008 -
[accessed January 13, 2018.]. Available from https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/survival_statistics_library_-
_expires_1_dec_2018.pdf
7 Burnie, D., & Wilson, D. E.. (Eds.). (2005). Animal (Vol. 1). New York, NY: DK Publishing Inc.
8 Keen, Meagan. Personal communication on March 1, 2018. Email.
Linneaus’ Two-Toed Sloth
Choloepus didactylus
General Species Information
Size 18 to 34 in long2,3 Habitat Tropical lowland and montane forests1,2,3
Weight 9 to 18 lbs2,3 Distribution Northern South America1,2,3
Lifespan AZA Avg: 16 yrs4 Wild Diet Mostly vegetation like leaves, fruits, and twigs. Obtain
water by lapping dew.2,3
Reproduction Gestation: 10 months.1,2 Females Zoo Diet fruits and vegetables, greens, leaf eater biscuits,
reach maturity at 3 yrs, males at 4 canned primate diet, and konjac gel
to 5 yrs. Young cling to mother for
first 5 weeks.2
Social Solitary and nocturnal.1,3 Conservation Least Concern. Habitat loss and fragmentation are
Status threats. Occur in protected areas.1

IZ Specific Information4
ET Sid
Male Male
July 13, 2017 July 35, 2008
Arrived in 2019 from the Salisbury Zoo. On short term loan from the Columbus Zoo.

Wilson
Male
May 6, 2011
On short term loan from the Columbus Zoo.

Photo by Melanie Laurendine

Harvey
Male
March 7, 2015
Harvey arrived at the Indianapolis Zoo in 2019 from the
Columbia Park Zoo.

Resources
1 Chiarello, A. & Plese, T. 2014. Choloepus didactylus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014:
e.T4777A47439542. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T4777A47439542.en. Downloaded on 11 January
2019.
2 Felton-Church, A. 2000. "Choloepus didactylus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 11, 2019 at
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Choloepus_didactylus/
3 Burnie, D., & Wilson, D. E. (Eds.). (2005). Animal. New York: DK.
4 Myers, Jessie. Personal communication. Email.3
Stories
 Sloths may be slow, but that isn’t because they’re lazy—moving slowly helps them maximize the energy-poor
food they eat and blend in to their environment to avoid predators.
 The rainforest is a sloth’s home and they depend on it for survival. Deforestation means sloths have to spend
more time on the ground, which puts them at risk for predators and poaching.
 The algae growing on their fur offers the sloth protection. The green algae helps the sloth camouflage into the
forest canopy, helping it hide from predators. Fungi that also grows on the sloth may protect them from
parasites and disease.
Hoffman’s Two-Toed Sloth
Choloepus hoffmanni
General Species Information
Size 18 to 34 in long2 Habitat Tropical lowland and montane forests1,2
Weight 9 to 18 lbs2 Distribution Central America to central South America1,2
Lifespan AZA Avg: 15.2 yrs4 Wild Diet Mostly vegetation like leaves, fruits, and saps. Obtain
water by lapping dew.2,3
Reproduction Gestation: 11.5 months.2 Females Zoo Diet fruits and vegetables, greens, leaf eater biscuits,
reach maturity at 3 yrs, males at 4 canned primate diet, and konjac gel3
to 5 yrs.2
Social Solitary. Males use scent markings Conservation Least Concern. Habitat loss and fragmentation are
to advertise presence to females.2 Status threats. Occur in protected areas.1
and nocturnal.1

IZ Specific Information4

By Melanie Laurendine
Quinto
Male
August 4th, 2003

Resources
1 Plese, T. & Chiarello, A. 2014. Choloepus hoffmanni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014:
e.T4778A47439751. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T4778A47439751.en. Downloaded on 23 January
2019.
2 Apostolopoulos, V. 2010. "Choloepus hoffmanni" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 23, 2019 at
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Choloepus_hoffmanni/
3 Myers, Jessie. Personal communication. Email.

Stories
 Sloths may be slow, but that isn’t because they’re lazy—moving slowly helps them maximize the energy-poor
food they eat and blend in to their environment to avoid predators.
 The rainforest is a sloth’s home and they depend on it for survival. Deforestation means sloths have to spend
more time on the ground, which puts them at risk for predators and poaching.
 The algae growing on their fur offers the sloth protection. The green algae helps the sloth camouflage into the
forest canopy, helping it hide from predators. Fungi that also grows on the sloth may protect them from
parasites and disease.