Roseate Sundown

[K9Kirk]

A roseate spoonbill near sundown.

 

[SpenserEller]

Very nice picture. Interesting looking bird.

 

[K9Kirk]

Very nice picture. Interesting looking bird.

Thanks, appreciate it.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice pic! Interesting coloration on the bird. Wonder if it’s similar to the coloration that flamingos have.

 

[The Barbarian]

I like the sheen on the feathers and legs. Well done.

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice pic! Interesting coloration on the bird. Wonder if it’s similar to the coloration that flamingos have.

Thanks, Jeff. I don't know much about them but it appears to be similar to me. I'll have to do a little research to see about that.

I like the sheen on the feathers and legs. Well done.

Thanks, Barbarian, I liked that as well.

 

[The Barbarian]

Flamingos get their color from their diets, mostly very small crustaceans that are pink. If they don't get that they will be light grey.

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

Pink flamingos' feathers are actually a light gray color when they hatch. Life's Little Mysteries explains what turns them a vibrant pink.

www.livescience.com