Greater Flamingo (Grootflamink)

Phoenicopterus ruber (96)

Zulu name: uNondwebu

Other names: -

Equipment: Maxxum 5D, 100-300mm Minolta lens

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Greater Flamingo
November 2007 Strandfontein, Cape Town Adult

Experiences with species

These strange birds are fairly common on large water bodies. I have seen them amongst other places at Strandfontein in Cape Town, Barberspan in North West, Marievale in Gauteng and Implats Dam near Rustenburg.