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Chilean Flamingo
jmorlan

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)

Flamingos are filter feeders using their fleshy tongues to pumping water through the bill strainers. This species is widespread but classified as "near threatened" by IUCN. Declines have been attributed to egg harvesting, hunting, disturbance and degradation of their habitat.
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Location
Paracas National Reserve, Pisco, Peru.
Date taken
15 December 2017
Scientific name
Phoenicopterus chilensis
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
delia todd
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They are beautiful, aren't they Joseph... and practising synchronised feeding for you too by the looks of it LOL

A super picture - many thanks for showing it to us my friend.
 
Kits
A wonderful behavioural shot, Joseph, and an interesting narrative.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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