American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

Digitally enhanced illustration of an American flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber [Here as Phoenicopterus americanus]). The American (or Caribbean) flamingo is a large wading bird which inhabits lakes and coastal waters in parts of South and Central America. It feeds by submerging its large bill in the water and filtering shrimp, plant matter and insects. Its pink colour is due to pigments in the shrimp that make up a large part of its diet. From the book Histoire physique, politique et naturelle de l'ile de Cuba [Physical, political and natural history of the island of Cuba] by Sagra, Ramón de la, 1798-1871; Orbigny, Alcide Dessalines d', 1802-1857 Publication date 1838 Publisher Paris : A. Bertrand

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