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Flamingo Flamant Fenicottero Phoenicopterus

By Artborghi @artborghi

The coloration comes from the carotenoid pigments in the organisms that live in their feeding grounds.

Flamingos were among the most prized in Ancient Roman cuisine: “phoenicopteri linguam praecipui saporis esse apicius docuit”

Flamingo Flamant Fenicottero Phoenicopterus
The one-legged pose can be held without any muscle activity

Using its feet, the bird stirs up the mud, then sucks water through its bill

Flamingos can travel to the distance of 600 kilometers in one night for migration with the speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour.

This was the last episode of this photo shooting in Camargue, South France

First episode: Camargue Pink

Second episode: Slits

Third episode: Surprise Camarguese

Fourth episode: You will be never alone (in Camargue)

Fifth episode: Camargue red

Sixth episode: Sands of Camargue

Seventh episode: High perspectives


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