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Greater flamingo
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26th November 2024
The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is a symbol of grace and beauty, found in shallow lagoons, mudflats, and saline lakes across Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia. With their long, slender legs and S-shaped necks, these birds are the largest and most widespread flamingo species.
🦩 Key Features:
✨ Stunning pale pink plumage, tinged with deeper pink and coral hues.
✨ Specialized beaks designed for filtering tiny organisms like algae, plankton, and brine shrimp.
✨ Known for their iconic, synchronized group displays – a true dance of the wild!
Did you know? Their vibrant color comes from their diet, rich in carotenoids. The healthier their food, the brighter their feathers!
🌍 Conservation Note: While greater flamingos are currently not endangered, their habitats are at risk from pollution and habitat loss. Supporting wetland conservation helps protect these magnificent birds.
🦩 Key Features:
✨ Stunning pale pink plumage, tinged with deeper pink and coral hues.
✨ Specialized beaks designed for filtering tiny organisms like algae, plankton, and brine shrimp.
✨ Known for their iconic, synchronized group displays – a true dance of the wild!
Did you know? Their vibrant color comes from their diet, rich in carotenoids. The healthier their food, the brighter their feathers!
🌍 Conservation Note: While greater flamingos are currently not endangered, their habitats are at risk from pollution and habitat loss. Supporting wetland conservation helps protect these magnificent birds.
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