Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
Phoenicopterus roseus
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Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus |
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Larger than the lesser flamingo, the greater flamingo is readily identified by its pink bill with black tip, grey with black tip in the immature. Usually seen on alkaline lakes, it can be found on fresh water and along the coast. These photos were taken at Arusha NP, Ndutu, Yaida valley, Eluanata Dam and Lake Eyasi. The right lower photo is courtesy of Siegfried Woldhek; the left 3rd row photo is courtesy of Stuart Webb; the 5th row photo is courtesy of Michael Oates; the 7th row flight photo is courtsy of Amos Pampy Hardecker; click the left lower photo to see 22 enlargements including nests. |
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