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Phoenicopterus chilensis
Chilean flamingos have a wingspan of 127 to 153 cm, weigh between 2.5 and 3.5 kg, and are 79 to 145 cm tall. Flamingos molt once every breeding cycle and the only distinguishing feature between males and females is that males are slightly larger. Chilean flamingos in general are shorter than greater flamingos. All flamingos lack feathers on the lower part of the tibia (above the heel) and their legs are slightly bent. However, only Chilean flamingos have green-grayish to light blue colored legs with deep pink joints and toes. The legs are relatively shorter compared to those of other flamingos.
Seen at the Flamingo wild life reserve in Nevada.
Spotted on May 23, 2016
Submitted on May 23, 2016
1 Comment
The flamingoes at this reserve are very colorful and beautiful.A reflection of how well taken care off,they are. Are they happy? is captivity an acceptable lifestyle. In my view point they are happy. As in any form of parenting Consistency and stability are a key ingredient. Making an abrupt change to a wild life style would indeed be devastating. Sure they miss out on migrations and long flights. There is a win and lose in every situation. Here they are in the company of several types of birds who entertain each other . They live quite blissfully even though the place seems so small for such large birds.