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, a helpful identification feature for this species. Preening neck feathers. 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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