Flamingos of the Cloud Forests by Ken _Gilliland
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Description
The James's (aka Puna) Flamingo is found in small range in the Andes, from the southern tip of Peru through western Bolivia and northwestern Argentina to northern Chile. It is found mainly on saline lakes in the high Andean plateaus, where it feeds mainly on algae and diatoms (phytoplankton), but it is also a partial elevational migrant which moves to lower altitude lakes in the non-breeding season.
It is a "Near Threatened" species. Loss and degradation of the habitat of the flamingo have also contributed to its decline, including the pollution and diversion of streams feeding the salt lakes. Also, levels of diatoms may be affected by climate change to the detriment of flamingo food resources. Mining activity and the associated demand for water, as well as tourism are further threats to some wetlands.
Rendered in Vue 8i with no postwork. Models: James's Flamingo of SBRM Flamingos (me)
Comments (13)
excelletn camera and theme ! great render
beautiful ! excellent point of view
stunning job ken well done sorted that other thing it was a lighting thing
Excellent !!
Your birds are absolutely gorgeous!
Excellent POV and scene. Flamingos always remind me of ballerinas, they just seems so graceful.
Apart from the beautiful birds - it's a wonderful render/composition!
Beautiful picture.
Excellent presentation of a realistic looking model. 5*
Poetry in motion, marvellous image and well done. Good POV to show off the flamingos in flight among the clouds over the terrain. Jan
Wonderful POV! Such elegant & beautiful birds!
This is beautiful, just stunning with them against those clouds. Wow!
How splendid these look flying over this wonderful misty forest. Super work.