Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo

The greater flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe.

In India, they are winter guests for Bhigwan near Pune, Maharashtra. They are the star attraction for Bird Watchers & Photographers.