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Real James Flamingo Egg
Description
The James flamingo, also known as the Andean flamingo, is a delicate species of flamingo that is found primarily in the highland regions of the Andes in South America. It is characterized by its pale pink plumage with more intense coloring on the chest and neck, yellowish legs and a yellow-black beak. It feeds mainly on algae that it filters in shallow, saline lakes. This species is comparatively rare and is protected.
The James' flamingo's egg is white and oval. It is laid on a small clay mound in shallow water to protect it from predators. The parents take turns incubating it, with the incubation period lasting about 27-31 days. The egg is a symbol of the delicate nature of these animals, which depend on their specific habitat.
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Real James Flamingo Egg
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