"The zoo is saddened by the loss of a Chilean flamingo named Teal and a harbor ... this fall and was just getting acquainted with her flock and keepers," the statement continued.

following the passing of a Chilean flamingo named Teal the day before. The zoo says Teal hatched in the fall and was just getting acquainted with her flock. Slater was described as a quick learner ...

A Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at the Lincoln Park ... Teal, meanwhile, “was just getting acquainted with her flock” after hatching in the fall, per the release. Bird flu began rapidly ...

Chilean Flamingo Teal (left ... hatched in the fall and was just getting acquainted with her flock and keepers. A photo provided by the zoo shows Teal shortly after hatching and officials said ...