Lesser Flamingo Collection (#2)

Lesser Flamingo

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor bathing in frshwater spring Lake Nakuru Kenya July

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor standing on nest platform Lake Nakuru Kenya

Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) group in display Lake Nakuru Rift Valley Kenya July

Lesser Flamingos Lake Nakuru Rift Valley Kenya

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor displaying Lake Nakuru Kenya July

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor and tourist Lake Nakuru Kenya July

Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor Lake Nakuru Kenya July

Kenya, Kabarnet, Lake Bogoria. Before the sun appears over the surrounding hills, flocks of lesser flamingo concentrate near the numerous hot springs at Lake Bogoria

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Africa, Namibia, Walvis Bay. Group of greater flamingos. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Lesser Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor), Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in lake
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, the flamingos are moving away in unison after spotting an eagle in flight

Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) feeding in shallow lake
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lesser flamingos building mud nests on edge of shallow, alkaline lake
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor)

Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in shallow, alkaline lake
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, elevated view

Lesser flamingos walking and feeding on algae at edge of alkaline lake
Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor)

Illustration of flock of Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) standing in water

American Flamingoes -Phoenicopterus ruber-, Lesser Flamingoes -Phoeniconaias minor-, flamingo colony on sand bank at Walvis Bay, Namibia

American flamingos -Phoenicopterus ruber- and Lesser Flamingos -Phoeniconaias minor-, Flamingo colony on sand bank at Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia

Lesser flamingos, Lake Narasha, Kenya

Lesser flamingos, Lake Narasha, Kenya

Kamfers Dam, a large pan north Kimberley, an important wetland with breeding colony of lesser flamingoes (Phoenicopterus minor), Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Line of lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) group, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus Minor), head in profile

Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Cormorant Point, colony of Lesser flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor)

Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor, bending down

Lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), side view

Lesser flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) flapping wings

Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor

Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), bending down

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor), looking over shoulder

Kenya, Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park, Cormorant Point, colony of Lesser flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor), focus on foreground

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

Lesser Flamingos Phoenicopterus minor on Lake Nakuru Kenya

Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lesser Flamingos in motion, Phoenicopterus minor, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor, in flight, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lesser Flamingos taking to flight, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. Phoenicopterus minor

Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor and White Pelicans, Pelacannus onocrotalus, in flight with slow shutter speed. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Lesser Flamingos in flight, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. Phoenicopterus minor

Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) on Lake Chilka, Barkul, Orissa

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The lesser flamingo, scientifically known as Phoeniconaias minor, is a captivating species that can be found in various locations across Kenya and Africa. These elegant birds are often seen displaying their vibrant pink plumage against breathtaking backdrops. One such location where these magnificent creatures can be observed is Lake Nakuru in Kenya. Here, the lesser flamingos create a stunning spectacle as they gather in large numbers, showcasing their beauty amidst the serene waters of the lake, and is truly a sight to behold. Amboseli National Park is another destination where these graceful birds find solace. Against the backdrop of a picturesque sunset, flocks of lesser flamingos rest peacefully, creating an awe-inspiring scene that captures nature's tranquility at its finest. Bogoria Game Reserve also offers an opportunity to witness these fascinating creatures up close. With Lake Bogoria serving as their habitat within the Rift Valley region of Kenya, it provides an ideal setting for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike to capture portraits of these striking birds. Aerial views offer a unique perspective on the life of lesser flamingos. From above, one can witness them flying gracefully over lakes adorned with green algae or foraging at dusk along Lake Magadi in the Great Rift Valley. These moments highlight both their adaptability and resilience within their natural environment. However, it's not just peaceful scenes that define their existence; there are challenges too. In Salinas Walvis Bay and even at Lake Nakuru itself, spotted hyenas have been known to hunt down these delicate creatures during vulnerable moments when they wade through saltwater lagoons or feed near shorelines. Despite such threats from predators like spotted hyenas or changes in environmental conditions due to human activities affecting saltwater lagoons' salinity levels – Lesser Flamingoes continue to enchant visitors with their gracefulness and resilience throughout East Africa's diverse landscapes. Witnessing lesser flamingos in all their glory is an experience that leaves a lasting impression.