Greater Flamingo
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Saline lagoons, deltas.
Diet: Algae, brine shrimp.
Best time to spot: Filter-feeding flocks.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
Recent UK sightings
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Kit that helps
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