Flamingo feeding its chick (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Flamingo feeding its chick (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Nikon d500, Sigma supertelephoto 300-800mm, F10, 1/2000sec, ISO 100. Thanks for your comments

 

 

The flamingos feed their chicks with a kind of crop milk, produced in the glands lining the whole of the upper digestive tract. At the time of the meal the chicks stand with their backs to their mother, the neck lifted with the beak open where the mother slides the food. after about two months they are able to filter the food from the lagoons with their beak.

A delightful image full of beauty and tenderness, Giangiorgio! I especially like the intimacy of this scene. Bravo!!! Sincerely, Tatiana

Grazie mille Tatiana for your visit and compliments

Spectacular capture, Ginaggorgio!

Thanks a lot GB for your visit and kind comment

Superb shot. Not only capturing the birds in this “pose” but also the fabulous reflections!! One of your best!

Thanks a lot Warren for your generous compliments

ciao....eccelente.amico mio.

Grazie mille Mehmet

Very beautiful image of tenderness and love. Thank you for your explanations too. Best regards, Wobby

Wooby thanks for your visit and appreciated comment

National Geographic special. Gorgeous image!

Thanks a lot Andrew for your too good comment