Andean Flaming (Phoenicoparrus andinus). Head and bill reaching down to plastic identification leg ring or band.

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Andean Flaming (Phoenicoparrus andinus). Head and bill reaching down to plastic identification leg ring or band. Exceptionally, as here, the ring appears to be causing some irritation

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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