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Parenting and threats ...
aloktewari

Parenting and threats ... (Phoeniconaias minor)

Parenting and threats ...

Lesser Flamingo ...

... smallest among
them ...
They exist in very
large congregations in
Sub-Saharan Africa ...

Smaller Asian breeding
populations are found
in India and
Pakistan ...

Despite big numbers the
bird is Near Endangered
( IUCN ) ... mainly
due to extensive loss
of habitat ... and their
such a specialized
way of feeding and
type of diet ...
there is an apprehension
of them moving down to
Threatened Category
... as populations
are witnessing
rapid decline ...

During this visit ...
however, we saw many
juveniles ... feeding
alongside adults ...
a very heart-warming
sight ...
First of a Juvie of
this species in our
Forum-folder ... we'll
post a more detailed closeup
later ...

Watch a mixed group of
adults and juvies in a
video-clip done during
just concluded trip ...
Link :
http://www.birdforum.tv/members/action/viewvideo/7503/Lesser_Flamingo/

________

Lesser Flamingo
( Phoeniconais minor )

Jamnagar
Gujrat
India
19.01.2016
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Habitat
Coastal with Salt Pans
Location
Jamnagar ; Gujrat ; India
Date taken
19.01.2016
Scientific name
Phoeniconaias minor
delia todd
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How wonderful to see the next generation, and so well grown too. Good luck to him.

A super picture this Alok - many thanks for sharing this one with us; and thanks for the videos too my friend.
 
Joelle-Marcelle
Gorgeous colours in this delightful image of a juvenile and its parent feeding side by side. A superb image, Alok.
 
ducbucln
An excellent capture Alok! I really enjoyed your video too. I was surprised to see the juvies had wandered so far away from the safety of their elders. I do hope all of the young will survive to add to the numbers. Renu did a great job with the narrative too!
Vicki
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
This is a beautifully presented image of parent & child guys. :t: :t:
 

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