American Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) at Monte Palace

American Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) at Monte Palace

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A vibrant group of American Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) stands amidst the lush, shadowed foliage of the Monte Palace Tropical Garden in Funchal, Madeira. The flock exhibits a striking range of plumage from pale pink to intense coral-red, highlighting the variation in their carotene intake within this botanical sanctuary. Sunlight filters through the greenery, illuminating their curved black-tipped beaks and slender legs against the dark garden backdrop.

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Camera FUJIFILM X-T50
Date February 16, 2026
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 50.0mm
Shutter Speed 1/2200s
Used Lens SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
ISO 125
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