Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus

Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
The Greater Flamingo can be distinguished by its pink bill extending to light eyes and limited black tip and by pink legs.
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Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
It is the most numerous species of flamingo, native to southern Europe, Africa and Asia.
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
Flamingoes are one of the oldest families of birds; fossil records go back 50 million years and are far more widespread globally than flamingoes today.
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
The pink colouring comes from the crustaceans and algae in their diet.
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo
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Juvenile Greater Flamingo
Juvenile Greater Flamingoes
Juvenile Greater Flamingoes
Juveniles are grey-brown with grey legs and dark eyes.
Juvenile Greater Flamingo
Juvenile Greater Flamingoes
Juvenile Greater Flamingoes
Juveniles.
Greater Flamingoes
Greater Flamingoes
Greater Flamingoes
The gregarious birds perform a mass courtship ballet with synchronised head turning and side marching.