Rare black flamingo spotted in Cyprus - video | Environment
BirdsRare black flamingo spotted in Cyprus - video
An extremely rare black flamingo is spotted on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Wednesday. The flamingo, seen feeding on the banks of a salt lake, is thought to have a genetic condition known as melanism, which causes it to generate more of the pigment melanin, turning it a darker colour. Experts say it may be the only bird of its type ever observedWed 8 Apr 2015 20.23 BST First published on Wed 8 Apr 2015 20.23 BST
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Reinaldo Massengill
Update: 2024-10-04