Greater Flamingo

Largest and most widespread
flamingo species...avg. lifespan
of 60 yrs in captivity.

Phoenicopterus roseus

(L 43-60" WS 55-67"
Wt 4.4-8.8 lbs)

Trebujena Salt Marsh

Cadiz Province

Spain

09Sept2013

Flamingos dress in fetching pink

But can be rather glum,

 

Their legs being made of plastic tubes

And bits of chewing gum.

(Richard Medrington)