A flamboyance of juvenile lesser flamingos in a lake in Navi Mumbai.
A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. Both words
originate from terms that refer to fire. "Flamingo" comes from the
Spanish and Portuguese word that literally means "flame-colored." And
"flamboyance" comes from French, meaning "to flame," or
"flair."
...they look mighty white to me!
ReplyDeleteThey are white in the beginning and turn pink due to the algae they feed on. These are juveniles.
DeleteWhy? Thank you! I really enjoy knowing things like this
ReplyDeleteI like that term "flamboyance of flamingos", and I recall that their feathers are pink when they eat certain foods, perhaps shrimp.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteWell, If I ever knew that, I'd certainly forgotten, so ta for the info! YAM xx
Freddie Mercury was always referred to as Being flamboyant. Thank you for the explanation!
ReplyDeleteVery nice frame of a happy family
ReplyDeleteThey colour up as they become older. What a brilliant collective noun and if you published this on April 1st, I would not have believed in a flamboyance of flamingos.
ReplyDeleteMe gusta esas aves, de gran plumaje blanco. Es una delicia verlas en la naturaleza
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explanation. I understand it depends on their diet whether they are more or less red.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome sight to see all those Flamingoes! Great photo! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds.
ReplyDeletePretty looking birds. Thanks for the explanation, I never knew that.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that was what a group of flamingoes was called! I learned something new today! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePretty looking birds!
ReplyDeleteDid not know that. Cool 😎
ReplyDeleteflamboyant!
ReplyDeleteHello :=)
ReplyDeleteSuper sighting and photo of a flamboyance of juvenile Flamingos.