James's, or Puna, Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi). "Oiling" back using head and neck to spread tail preen gland exudate oil.

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James's, or Puna, Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi). "Oiling" back using head and neck to spread tail preen gland exudate oil over plumage during preening. WWT, Slimbridge.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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