Flamingo

A new paper, published in Current Biology, shows how vulnerable lesser flamingos are to changes in their habitat. The distribution of lesser flamingos across East African soda lakes corresponds to the productivity of phytoplankton biomass. Declines in the biomass of this phytoplankton will potentially reduce available foraging habitat for lesser flamingos. "Productivity declines threaten East African soda lakes and the iconic Lesser Flamingo" https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9

The Iconic Lesser Flamingo Of Kenya

Flock of pink flamingos flying and landing in lake waters in Tanzania Africa. Lake Natron habitat for Lesser flamingo birds and other aves in Alkaline soda rich waters for setting nests during season

The Lesser Flamingo: Nature’s Beautiful Pink Delight The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the smallest and most numerous flamingo species in the world. It is easily recognized by its deep pink plumage, bright red bill with a black tip, and long slender neck and legs. This species is mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, especially around the soda lakes of the Great Rift Valley, as well as parts of western India. Unlike many other birds, the lesser