Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
The greater flamingo spends its life in wetlands, a precious habitat shared with countless other species of plants and animals. It lives in large colonies, where thousands of individuals feed, breed and raise their chicks together. Protecting lagoons, salt marshes and wetlands means safeguarding not only the flamingo, but also one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
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Lives in: Southern Europe, Central and Southern Asia, Africa
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Fun Fact
I AM WHAT I EAT
The long beak acts as a true filter: inside it there are lamellae that separate larvae and algae rich in carotenoids from the water-red pigments that colour the skin.
In birds, feather colour is not linked to diet.
Flamingos are a striking exception!
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