Chilean Flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis). Preening plumage, reaching upper neck feathers. Feather care and maintenance.

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Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis). Showing extensive area of black, half to two thirds of the bill end, together with pale eye iride, helpful identification feature for this species. Native to southern temperate South America. Adult in full breeding pink colour.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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