Flamingos feeding
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Flamingo, Greater; Flamingo, Lesser |
| Scientific name | Phoenicopterus (ruber) roseus; Phoeniconaias minor |
| Taxonomic group | Phoenicopteridae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Wetlands, aquatic |
| Wetlands and aquatic | Rivers, streams |
| Ecological interactions | Predation; Competition |
| Selection and adaptations | Coloration |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Birds |
| Lessons | Predation |
| Date | August 05, 2003 |
| Location | Lake Natron,Tanzania,Africa |
Flamingos feeding near Lake Natron, Tanzania. The two large, pink birds in this image are Greater Flamingos and the smaller, lighter one is a Lesser Flamingo. All three are straining the water in this stream for invertebrates. Over time, carotenoid pigments from their food gives the birds their pink color. Depending on the amount of available food, these two species may be competitors.
