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/

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Lesser Flamingo
( Phoeniconais minor )

Jamnagar
Gujrat
India
19.01.2016