The main issue we want to consider is the function of these aggression-related behaviors. Presumably, stereotyped behaviors or signals evolve in order to convey information more precisely. By conveying this information to each other, they are trying to function as efficiently as possible within a group of social animals. They have an initial level of aggression so as to avoid costly escalated interactions. This aggression is their method of communication about the allocation of the available resources.
Aggressive behaviors are functional.
This video will serve to help familiarize you with the flamingos' behaviors so that you will know what to expect when you actually observe them. This heightened level of aggression is the result of competition for mates and defense of the nests, eggs, and chicks. This activity is definitely worth seeing, and we encourage you to visit the zoo again at that time. However, the flamingos are aggressively active throughout the year and are interesting to observe at any time. Although this video provides a comprehensive review of all the different behaviors, pay special attention to the aggressive behaviors of the flamingos.