Flamingo - some of the oldest species of birds
• Flamingo - some of the oldest species of birds
Flamingo ancestors inhabited the earth for another 30 million years ago. In any case, as experts consider the Smithsonian National Zoo.
Pink Flamingos - the largest, 1, 2-1, 5 meters in height and weighing 3, 5 kg. The smallest flamingo (called "small") slightly above 0, 8 meters, with an average weight of 2, 5 kilograms.
The most pale color of feathers - the pink flamingos, the most bright (almost red) - the Caribbean individuals.
However, the color of flamingo feathers are most affected by food. These birds usually feed on algae and shrimp-rich pigments carotenoids.
During the mating season flamingos find a mate, but - every season new. The resulting couple together builds high nest of dirt. The female lays a single egg, which is jealously guarded by both parents.
Mealtime flamingo dipped her head under the water, draw water using the beak, sifting nutritious foods that are eaten and the water goes through the upper mandible. Tiny, hair-like filters help filter out food and water to produce. One study showed that a special float that supports the bird's head, allowing it to eat, turning his head and holding it on the water surface
flamingo chicks after hatching remain in the nest for 5-12 days. Parents substance feed them with nutrients is generated in the upper parts of the digestive tract. As soon as the little flamingo slightly stronger, it starts to feed themselves in the so-called "manger."
Flamingo able to fly, but to take to the air, they need a decent run. In flight, they pull a long neck and legs so as to form a straight line.