Caribbean Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber ruber

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The beak of the flamingo is specially adapted to filter out the small to microscopic particles and aquatic organisms that they depend upon for a healthy diet

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Everglades Florida USA.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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