<< Previous Next >>

Galapagos Flamingo


Galapagos Flamingo
Photo Information
Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3089 W: 230 N: 6774] (23770)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2013-12-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot SX230IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Galapagos Islands
Date Submitted: 2014-01-26 14:46
Viewed: 2139
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
GALAPAGOS FLAMINGO
Phoenicopterus Ruber

Galapagos Flamingos or Caribbean Flamingos or American Flamimgos are gregarious, wading birds that belong to a family of large, brilliantly coloured aquatic birds whose habitats are alkaline or saline lakes. Long legs and a long, curved neck are characteristic of all flamingo species. All flamingos are found in tropical and subtropical areas. Galapagos Flamingos reside in the salt-water lagoons hidden in the lava fields behind the coast of the Galapagos Islands.

A highly social species of bird, flamingos in Galapagos are possibly an exception to the rule as they breed successfully in smaller numbers than anywhere else, possibly an adaptation to their overall smaller population and restricted distribution.

The American flamingo in Galapagos is considered to be the most brightly colored flamingo in the world. Their diet is primarily brine shrimp, Artemia,which in the lagoons of Galapagos pick up their carotenoids by feeding on unicellular algae and protozoa.

Amazing Flamingo Facts:

Flamingos can only eat with their head upside down. Their beaks have lamellae (thin, flat membranes) which are used to filter the mud.

Flamingos may rest either sitting down with their legs tucked beneath them or standing on one leg.

Flamingos are the bird with the longest neck and the longest legs compared with body size.

Source

Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Beautiful image......

Abhirup

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2014-01-27 3:42]

Hello Manyee,
Very nice photo of this flamingo in good sharpness and beautiful natural colours. Good contrast against the dark background.
Regards,
Peter

Ciao Manyee, great capture of lovely flamingo, fine details, excellent sharpness, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • nanreh Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 12 N: 258] (2191)
  • [2014-01-27 15:50]

Thank you very much for these beautiful captures, Manyee! Thanks for providing such a comprehensive collection of the fauna of the Galapagos Islands, which obviously is not often enjoy.

Hernán Bortondello
ARGENTINA

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF