Lesser Flamingo, Zimbabwe.
The Flamingo spends a lot of time preening and looking after its plumage as it feeds in saline lakes that can be detrimental to feather condition due to the corrosive action of salts
Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Larvon, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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