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Mr. Flamingo
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Flamingos are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus and family Phoenicopteridae. They are found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, but are more numerous in the latter. There are four species in the Americas while two exist in the Old World.
Scientists have discovered that birds are dying by the thousand along the Rift Valley lakes of Kenya and Tanzania. However, they are baffled about the reason. Possible causes include avian cholera, botulism, metal pollution, pesticides or poisonous bacteria, say researchers. Also, fears for the future of the Lesser Flamingo — Phoeniconaias minor — have also been raised by plans to pipe water from one of their key breeding areas, the shores of Lake Natron. The lakes are crucial to the birds' breeding success because the flamingos feed off the blooms of cyanobacteria that thrive there.
Most scientific attention has focused on the environmental changes to the lakes. Water levels have lowered and concentrations of salt in the water have increased. This increases the risk of toxic bacteria growing there.
This picture in particular was taken in Punta Cana, in the resort's pond. |
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Hi Claudia -
This is a great shot of a comical bird! I think the noise could probably be reduced, resulting in a much sharper image (I think Noiseware is something I've seen recommended a lot around this site, though I've still yet to try it out). Anyway - good eye!
Best,
Penny
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