Portrait- ( Phoenicopterus ruber) - View larger

The particular shape of the beak, curved downwards in the middle part

and movable in the upper part, it allows the filtration of water and

mud, through a dense array of lamellae in the jaws and the tongue that

hold the food. It consists mostly of small invertebrates such as

crustaceans (especially brine shrimp, Gammarus sp.), Diptera (larvae

of Chironomus sp.), Annelids, bivalves, but also seeds, algae and

fragments of aquatic plants. Some of these foods (for example, the

'Artemia salina) are rich in carotenoids, pigments of orange-red,

which is deposited in the feathers in development, giving probably the

flamingo its pink color, more and more office over the years.Thanks

for your comments

E si, questo è proprio un gran...ritratto, come hai fatto a farlo mettere in posa?

So beautiful, I really must read up more on these birds, I had no idea they were so complex. Thank you for the details you provided Giangiorgio. Lovely detail and colour, very well presented.

All the best, Gail

Fantastic capture of this great looking bird, Giangiorgio. Excellent pose, colors, light and composition. Greetings, Paul.

Paul I am glad you liked it , many thanks for your beautiful comment

Excellent details in the eye and beak, Giangiorgio. Fantastic colors and composition. Best regards, Paul.