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Sightings Phoenicopteridae Phoenicopterus ruber American Flamingo St Marks National Wildlife Refuge Florida Americana Collection

American Flamingo – Americana Collection

Sightings of an American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber in the wild along the North American Gulf Coast are rare. These colorful birds are more prominent in coastal lagoons of South America, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean Sea.


camera: Nikon D500 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED with Nikon AF-S TC14E III
effective focal length: 820mm | support: monopod
exposure: f/8 – 1/2500 – ISO 1000

Preening Phoenicopteridae Phoenicopterus ruber American Flamingo St Marks National Wildlife Refuge Florida Americana Collection

American Flamingo – Americana Collection

This American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber is twisting its long neck and standing on one leg while preening.


camera: Nikon D500 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED with Nikon AF-S TC14E III
effective focal length: 820mm | support: monopod
exposure: f/8 – 1/2000 – ISO 1000