Framed Prints
Framed Print of Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis), pink
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis), pink Animal Chilean Flamingo Latin name Phoenicopterus chilensis Distribution South America from Chile to Argentina, Habitat Shallow, salty lagoons and lakes. Diet Small invertebrates such as insects, crustaceans and molluscs. Gestation 28-31 days, one egg per clutch. Longevity Around 10 years in the wild, up to 50 in captivity has been recorded. Status in the wild Most colonies are stable but are vulnerable to habitat destruction and disturbance. General characteristics The males are larger than the females, with greater flamingos weighing up to 4kg as opposed to the females 3kg. The 5 species of flamingos are well known by everyone for their long legs and their bright pink colouration. The pink colouration actually comes from the carotenoids in their diet. In the wild it is thought that it is a result of either algae consumed directly or secondarily via small animals. Captive flamingos often lose their pink colouring. They live in huge flocks numbering many thousand birds. They are very choosy about where they live, needing shallow, salty lagoons and lakes for breeding. These waters are often so caustic that they would strip the skin off a human leg in a matter of moments. Flamingo's legs have developed especially tough skin. Unfortunately, if the soda is very concentrated it can crystallise around the bird's limbs, immobilising them. The water is more concentrated around the edge, where the water evaporates, so the birds congregate in the centre. This means that they have virtually nothing to fear from predators. Perhaps the strangest adaptation of the flamingo is their bills. The flamingos feed with their bill upside-down underwater, opening it slightly and sucking water through by drawing back their tongue. The water passes through a coarse filter of bony plates which keeps out large particles. The flamingo then closes its bill and uses its tongue to force out the water through another finer filter which traps the particles of food. © Élan Images
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Media ID 49289472
Argentina Chile Chilean Flamingo Long Legs Phoenicopterus
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.2cm x 24.4cm (6.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
