The little flamingo, also known as the little flamingo, belongs to the flamingo genus of the flamingo family of the flamingo family of the flamingo family. As the smallest flamingo, the male is 90 cm long and the female is 80 cm, and the weight is also lighter, with the male 15-2.2 kg, female 12-2.0 kg. Juveniles are lighter, weighing only 73-98 grams. The small flamingo has a short, thick beak, with a central curve in the upper beak and a large grooved lower beak, which allows them to filter small shrimp, clams and other creatures in the water.
The neck of the baby flamingo is slender and curved in an "S" shape, which contrasts with their massive body. The wings can reach more than 160 cm when spread, while the tail feathers are relatively short. Their plumage is pink and white, and the beak has more black parts than the great flamingo, which is the most obvious difference between the two.
The baby flamingo likes to roost on the shores of warm tropical salt lakes, often in large groups. When they forage, they dip their heads in water and suck food into their mouths through their inverted mouths, leaving only the inedible portions. Their breeding season is from April to July, with 1-3 eggs laid in each clutch and an incubation period of 28 days, with male and female flamingos taking turns to hatch.
The little flamingo stork is a large wading bird with pink and colorful plumage, the feathers of the whole body are mainly pale pink, and the primary and secondary flight feathers are black, especially the feathers at the base of the wings, which are shiny and shiny. It is also peculiarly long-looking, with a slender body, a small head, a scythe-shaped mouth that is slender and curved downward, black at the tip, pale red in the middle, and yellow at the base. The yellow eyes are small and appear incongruous compared to their large size. The slender neck curves in an "S" shape, the wings spread out more than 160 cm, but the tail feathers are very short. In addition, it has a pair of long, thin red legs, red webs between the three forward toes on the feet, and a small and flat back toe. The iris is yellow to orange and surrounded by a maroon ring; The beak is dark red and black; The legs and feet are crimson.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program The baby flamingo has a wide range, from eastern Africa and the Persian Gulf to northwestern India. However, their numbers are gradually decreasing, mainly due to habitat loss and human disturbance. In order to protect this beautiful species, we need more research and efforts.