FLAMINGOS / @sandylulu
seven curiosities of flamingos, birds that inhabit South America and mainly Venezuela.
are a species of birds that belong to the Phoenicopterus ruber family, characterized by their pink hues exposed between their feathers, slender neck, long legs and bent beak.
are birds of national pride, since Venezuela is one of the countries in South America where they live and breed.
#
curiosities of the elegant animals, which are:
1. Plumage pigmentation is due to consumption of brine shrimp and shrimp larvae, which contain carotene.
2. On average, they are 1.45 tall.
3. They make their nests in the shape of a cone.
4. They have an approximate life span of 55 years.
5. When they are adults they weigh around 4 kilos 800 grams.
6. They are born white, with pink beaks and legs. After 7 days, the beak and legs turn black. The plumage turns pink when they are 1 year old. In their rooms they carry a black plumage that is only visible when they fly.
7. Their reproductive cycle begins at 4 years of age.
Note: These photos are my property and were taken with my cell phone.
Make a polite reference to
@udibekwe
Make a polite reference to
@ourdailymanna
Buen reportaje de los flamencos, muchas cosas que no sabia de ellos!