Flamingoes Collection (page 7)

Phoenicopterus Ruber

Flamingos. Villa invernizzi. Milan

Flamingos. Walvis Bay. Namibia

Three skulls, from left to right, Domestic Cat, Battering Ram and Flamingo

Singapore, Jurong Bird Park, pink flamingoes standing beside water, webbed feet, long slender legs, long curving neck, curved beak, pink-white plumage

Flamingo (Phoenicopterus sp. ) grooming itself
Flamingo (Phoenicopterus sp.) grooming itself

Lesser flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor) walking on a mud flat. These birds are found mainly in the area surrounding the Great Rift Valley in Africa

Tommaso Salvadori (1835-1923)
Count Adelaro Tommaso Salvadori Paleotti was one of ten eminent ornithologists who assisted Richard Bowdler Sharpe, Head of the Bird Section. Image shows Tommaso working on flamingoes, c. 1890

Phoenicopterus ruber ruber, greater flamingo
Watercolour by Sarah Stone (1788) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Tommaso Salvadori working on flamingoes c. 1890
Tommaso Salvadori working on flamingoes c.1890

Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) adult, close-up of feathers, Slimbridge W. W. T. (captive)
Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) adult, close-up of feathers, Slimbridge W.W.T. (captive)

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) adults, flock feeding in water, Estancia la Angostura, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) two adults, taking off from water, silhouetted at sunset, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, january

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) immature, wading in water, Algarve, Portugal, october

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) flock, wintering on lake habitat, with snow covered mountains in distance, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, january

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) adult feeding young, close-up of heads and necks (captive)

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) adult, wading in lake margin, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) four adults, drinking from small freshwater pools, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Jamess flamingos (Phoenicopterus jamesi) feeding by Laguna Colorada (the Coloured Lake), Bolivia, at sunset. Flamingos have exceptionally long legs and long, flexible necks

Greater flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber) in flight. The greater flamingo is a large wading bird which inhabits lakes and coastal waters in parts of Africa, Asia and South and Central America

James flamingos (Phoenicoparrus jamesi), Bolivia, South America

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) adult, close-up of head, feeding three-day old chick (captive)

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) three-day old chick, sitting on nest between legs of adult (captive)

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) adult pair, close-up of heads, feeding three-day old chick on nest (captive)

Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) At sunset - Kenya

Studies of Flamingoes

Alices Adventures Underground: the croquet game
The croquet game, complete with hedgehogs, playing cards and misbehaving flamingoes. Hand drawn illustrations by Lewis Carroll from Alices Adventures Underground

Flamingoes
Pink flamingoes wading in a pool

Greater Flamingo - Pair kissing - evening at the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra near the town of Antequera, Andalucia
TD-1348-m Greater Flamingo - Pair kissing Phoenicopterus ruber Digitally manipulated image. Thomas Dressler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Greater Flamingo - At the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra, near the town of Antequera; this is the largest natural lake in
TD-1372 Greater FLAMINGO - in flight province of Malaga, Andalusia, Spain; Phoenicopterus ruber At the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

Greater Flamingo - pair in flight     
WAT-1890 GREATER FLAMINGO - x two in flight Phoenicopterus roseus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flamingo, KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Greater Flamingo - courtship
WAT-5068 GREATER FLAMINGO - courtship, facing Phoenicopterus ruber M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Flamingo Kenya, Africa
MI-600 Greater Flamingo Kenya, Africa. Phoenicopterus ruber Masahiro Iijima Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Flamingo Lake Bogoria, Kenya, Africa
FL-945 Lesser Flamingo Lake Bogoria, Kenya, Africa. Phoenicopterus minor Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Flamingo and Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in flight over Lake Bogoria, Rift Valley, Kenya
FL-3181 Lesser Flamingo and Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in flight over Lake Bogoria Rift Valley, Kenya, Africa Phoenicopterus minor Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal

Lesser Flamingo Nakuru Kenya. Digital Manipulation: background/sky changed from grey to blue
ED-276-m Lesser Flamingo Nakuru Kenya Phoenicopterus minor Eric Dragesco Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

American Flamingo Rio Lagartos Reserve, Yucatan, Mexico
MAR-243 American Flamingo Rio Lagartos Reserve, Yucatan, Mexico Phoeniconais ruber ruber Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lesser Flamingos - At rest in a lagoon Near Swakopmund-Namibia-Africa
KAT-348 Lesser Flamingos - At rest in a lagoon Near Swakopmund - Namibia - Africa Phoenicopterus minor Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Newly hatched Greater Flamingo chick
DOW-128 Newly hatched Greater Flamingo chick Phoenicopterus ruber roseus Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Flamingo - Feeding - Camargue
ROG-13061 Greater Flamingo - Feeding Camargue, France Phoenicopterus ruber Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Flamingo - in flight - Camargue
ROG-13048 Greater Flamingo - in flight Camargue, France Phoenicopterus ruber Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

American flamingo Rio Lagartos Reserve, Yucatan, Mexico
MAR-237 American flamingo Rio Lagartos Reserve, Yucatan, Mexico Phoeniconais ruber ruber Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Greater Flamingo - pair - Camargue - France
SM-2045 Greater Flamingo - pair Camargue - France Phoenicopterus ruber Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Flamingo - group in water. El Rocio - Coto Donana National Park - Spain
WAT-12499 Greater Flamingo - group in water. El Rocio - Coto Donana National Park - Spain Phoenicopterus ruber M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Flamingoes: Graceful Wonders of Nature In the vast and diverse world of avian species, few creatures captivate our attention quite like flamingoes. These elegant birds belong to the family Phoeniconaias minor, commonly known as lesser flamingos, and their larger counterparts are classified under Phoenicopterus ruber, or greater flamingos. With their vibrant plumage and distinctive long necks, these magnificent creatures have become synonymous with beauty and grace. One breathtaking scene that showcases the enchanting allure is captured in a photograph taken at Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya's stunning African landscape. Here, amidst a group of Rothschild's Giraffes by the lake's edge, we witness a mesmerizing sight - delicate lesser flamingos gracefully wading in the background. The juxtaposition between these majestic animals creates an awe-inspiring tableau that highlights nature's harmonious coexistence. On Sanibel Island in Florida stands a whimsical wooden mailbox adorned with a flamboyant pink flamingo sculpture. This quirky creation perfectly embodies the spirit of this fascinating bird while adding charm to its surroundings. It serves as a reminder that even man-made art can pay homage to nature's wonders. Traveling southward to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula brings us to Rio Lagartos Reserve where American Flamingos proudly display their vivid hues against serene waters. Picture No. 12480168 captures one such moment when these graceful birds stand tall amidst shimmering reflections – truly an ethereal sight for any observer lucky enough to witness it firsthand. Namibia’s Walvis Bay offers another captivating spectacle as flocks take flight over ocean waves during sunset hours (Picture No. 12479265). The golden glow casts an otherworldly aura on these magnificent creatures as they soar through the sky with effortless elegance – reminding us why they hold such fascination across cultures worldwide.