Flamboyance!

Nature 7 Minutes

Flamingos preferred food sources.

Flamingos are birds that eat plants, insects and small animals such as shrimp or worms to survive. They spend their days wading in the water for food and eating about 270 grams of food a day.

Flamingos are birds that have specialized diets consisting of mainly plant matter but also including some animal material. The flamingo diet is composed primarily of algae, invertebrates (such as shrimps), crustaceans (such as crabs) and various other animals found.

A flock of 50+ is called a “flamboyance.”

A flock of 50+ is called a “flamboyance.” The name, though strange, fits the feathered friend well. A large flock in excess of 500 birds are also called a “grand flamboyance.” In general, flamingos live solitary lives.

The only time they congregate is during mating season or when food sources dwindle. However, it’s not uncommon to see groups numbering less than 10 gather at one time.

Flamingos have a long lifespan.

Many people believe that flamingos are short-lived animals. In fact, the average lifespan of a flamingo is around 25 years in the wild and 75 years in captivity.

The earliest recorded captive flamingo lived to be 83 years old! Flamingos have many adaptations that allow them to live long lives. 

Flamingos preferred habitats.

Flamingos are unique birds that live in many places around the world. They are commonly found in the wild in tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia, North America and South America.

Flamingos are found near wetlands, ponds, lagoons, coasts, lakes or rivers that have salt water.

Flamingos can reach over 6 feet tall.

It is common knowledge that flamingos are tall birds. But how big is the tallest flamingo? The answer to this question may surprise you! There are many factors in determining the height of a flamingo, such as their species and age.

The Andean Flamingo has been recorded at over six feet tall while the Greater Rhea can reach five feet. They say that an average flamingo reaches about three feet in height and weighs roughly eight pounds. 

Flamingos are born gray or white.

Flamingos are one of the most well-known birds in the world. However, many people do not know that flamingos are born gray or white and will eventually change to a pink color in adulthood.

The baby flamingo is often called a “chick.” The chick’s feathers are usually white, but they can also be light brown. In order to get their iconic pink hue, it takes about two years for them to mature into adults.

Flamingos can live in extreme weather conditions.

Flamingos are able to live in extreme conditions due to their low body temperature. They can survive in both frigid environments, such as Antarctica, and deserts because they have the ability to store large amounts of fat.

This is why flamingos can be found living near lakes and streams that provide water for them but also offer protection from predators like sharks.

Flamingos build their nest in mud.

Flamingos often build their nests in large colonies that can be found on lakes or rivers. The flamingo’s nest is a shallow hole made out of mud where they lay two eggs. 

The nests are built close to the water because flamingo chicks need fresh water to drink when they hatch from their eggs. 

There are 4 species of Flamingo that live in North America.

There are six different species of flamingo, but only four live in North America. The American flamingo is one of the four species that live in North America. The other three are Caribbean, Andean, and James’s flamingos.

Flamingos can drink saltwater.

Ever wondered how flamingos can drink saltwater and survive? Flamingos are born with a salt gland which helps to filter out excess salt from their bloodstreams.

They also have a special, high-density protein in their kidneys that keeps the sodium level of their blood low. These adaptations help them thrive in the salty waters of coastal habitats.

The salt gland is a specialized organ that produces the hormone aldosterone, which balances the amount of sodium and potassium in their blood. They use this to help them maintain proper electrolyte balance.

Most other animals have only one kind of salt gland for both purposes, but flamingos are born with two glands: One helps to filter out excess salt from their bloodstreams and the other is used when they drink fresh water or take an occasional dip in salty ocean water.

Flamingo tongues are used to break down protein.

Flamingo tongues are used to break down protein and give the flamingos their pink color. A group of researchers have recently discovered that flamingo tongues contain bacteria which break down protein, giving them their iconic pink color.

Flamingos eat a diet consisting mainly of crustaceans and insects, both of which are rich in proteins. Their tongue is specialized for breaking these proteins down into ammonia-rich uric acid crystals, giving them the pigment necessary for mating rituals and general identification.

The oldest Flamingo fossil is 50 million years old.

The oldest known flamingo fossil dates back to 50 million years ago, which means they have existed for a long time and have had many opportunities to evolve into their current form.

Fossils show that some of the adaptations that allow them to thrive today were present at an early stage, such as pink feathers or wings shaped like paddles, so they can wade through water easily. 

Flamingos escape predators with a zigzag movement.

Flamingos are good at running away from predators. When they need to run, they do so in a zigzag pattern, which helps them escape the predator by confusing it and making it harder for the predator to chase after them. 

The zigzagging movement is an energy-saving technique that allows them to get away from danger more easily than if they were running straight ahead.

Flamingos are monogamous.

Flamingos are monogamous, they only have one mate for life. However, it is not uncommon to see a Flamingo with two mates. This may be because the other mate died or was unable to find food and has been abandoned by their partner.

The partner who has been left behind will wait on the shoreline and watch as their lover flies off with another individual in search of food.

Flamingos have an incredible memory.

Flamingos are highly intelligent birds. They have an incredible memory, and can recognize the humans and other animals they encounter at any given location on subsequent visits, even if it has been weeks or months since their last visit.

In a study published in Animal Behavior Society’s journal Animal Cognition this week, researchers found that wild Chilean flamingos had long-term memories of people from whom they received food. 

There are six different species of flamingo.

There are six different species of flamingo: Greater flamingo, Lesser flamingo, Andean flamingo, James’s flamingo, Chilean flamingo and American flamingo.

Flamingos are closely related to grebes and penguins.

Flamingos are often thought to be related to pelicans and storks, but flamingos are actually closely related to grebes and penguins. Many people think that flamingos are close relatives of pelicans or storks because they share similar physical features.

Flamingos, however, are closely related to grebes and penguins because of their biological classification. They all belong in the order called Charadriiformes which includes other water birds. 

Flamingos can eat thousands of tiny shrimp per day! 

Flamingos are excellent at catching small crustaceans called shrimps. They use their beaks to scoop up the shrimp in water and then swallow them whole! Some flamingos can eat thousands of tiny shrimp per day! 

The flamingo’s head is flexible enough to turn upside down, so it can feed from the bottom of a pool of water. 

Flamingo feathers regulate their body temperature.

A new study has revealed that a flamingo’s feathers are not just for show. Recent research has shown that the feathers help the birds maintain their body temperature by keeping them cool in hot climates and warm in cold ones.

Furthermore, they protect the bird from harmful ultraviolet rays and offer a layer of insulation against extreme temperatures.

Flamingos hold their breath when feeding.

Flamingos also have a very unusual way of feeding; they hold their breath while eating. A recent study has found that flamingos are able to remain underwater without breathing because they contain up to ten times more oxygen in their blood than most other animals, allowing them to go longer periods without taking a breath. This ability is due in part to specialized hemoglobin.

Flamingos spend most of the day in cleaning their feathers.

Flamingos spend most of the day in cleaning their feathers. They use a combination of shaking, wiping and licking to clean their feathers. Many people might be surprised that flamingos spend so much time on grooming themselves, but they are just as susceptible to parasites and disease as other animals are.

Flamingos have a keen sense of self-awareness which is important for mating rituals like the “flamingo dance” because it can make them look more attractive to mates.

Flamingos rest on one leg.

When a flamingo rests, it stands on one leg with its head drooped down and eyes closed. This helps conserve body heat in cold climates as well as saves energy by using less muscle power to keep balanced. Flamingos are also able to lower their heart rate and metabolic rate while standing up on one leg.​​​​​​​

Baby flamingos have straight bills.

Baby flamingos have straight bills, but it becomes curved later on. The process of getting a curved bill starts when they are about two weeks old. The top part of the baby’s beak will start to grow over the bottom part.

Flamingos’ wingspan is one of the largest.

Flamingos’ wingspan ranges from 3 to 6 feet. This makes them the second-largest bird in terms of wing span, behind only pelicans. This variation in size is due to the differences in climate, food supply and parasites they are exposed to as chicks. 

Source: learnbirdwatching.com

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    1. Good morning! I can’t tell yet whether it’s cloudy or not but 25 degrees at the moment. Morning, Thin Lizzy!

      “Fossils show that some of the adaptations that allow them to thrive today were present at an early stage, such as pink feathers or wings shaped like paddles, so they can wade through water easily.”

      Can someone please explain to me how fossils would show pink feathers? SMH

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  4. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    cthulhu (@guest_1053877)Online
    February 20, 2023 03:53

    From Bayou Renaissance Man, off of Gab —

    A senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little gray hair he had left. Amazing, he thought as he flew down I-94, pushing the pedal even more.

    Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him, lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then 110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, What am I doing? I’m too old for this, and pulled over to await the trooper’s arrival.

    Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his watch, and said, “Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I’ve never heard before, I’ll let you go.”

    The old gentleman paused. Then he said, “Years ago, my wife ran off with a state trooper. I thought you were bringing her back.”

    “Have a good day, sir,” replied the trooper.

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    1. I’m assuming that is from QT? GA posted this at M’s a short time before his post:

      GA/FL
      February 20, 2023 at 3:34 am Edit
      Wolf Moon @QTH has suffered a major attack and crash at the site. Please pray for him that he can restore and regroup!

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        1. LOL – I have no problem remembering some obscure detail from years ago or something I read somewhere but ask me what I was doing 5 minutes ago….I’d have to stop and think about it. Short term memory sucks!

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  6. Citizen 817
    February 20, 2023 12:26 am

    @realDonaldTrump

    7h
    Congratulations to Kristina Karamo, a powerful and fearless Election Denier, in winning the Chair of the GOP in Michigan. If Republicans (and others!) would speak the truth about the Rigged Presidential Election of 2020, like FoxNews should, but doesn’t, they would be far better off. The New York Times stated that “This cements the Party’s takeover by Trump loyalists.” I don’t call them loyalists, I call them GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOTS!!!

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            1. you know my one rule: no porn.
              other than that…bring EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you find interesting, think we should know or see…or just want to post.
              even if it’s been posted before!
              with so much going on these days, it’s good to emphasize important stuff–cuz I forget stuff!

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    1. NKY closing Ohio River water intakes as ‘precautionary measure’ for possible East Palestine contamination

      EXCERPT: “CINCINNATI — Northern Kentucky is following in the footsteps of Cincinnati as it closes its Ohio River water intakes ahead of possibly contaminated water from the East Palestine train derailment. Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) announced Saturday that it is officially shutting off its Ohio River intakes as a “precautionary measure.” NKWD previously said on Feb. 10 that they intended to close down the water intakes as a precaution if chemicals from the train derailment continued downstream.

      “Maintaining the safety of our community’s drinking water is our highest priority,” said Lindsey Rechtin, president and CEO of NKWD. The decision also comes after Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) decided Friday to shut off its water intakes from the Ohio River and switch to reserves. GCWW said their decision came “out of an abundance of caution.”

      NKWD serves roughly 300,000 people in Campbell and Kenton counties, as well as portions of Boone, Grant and Pendleton counties. It also serves CVG airport.

      “As a community member, I am grateful to know that the health of my family is safe because of their efforts,” Rechtin said.”

      https://www.wcpo.com/news/northern-kentucky/nky-closing-ohio-river-water-intakes-as-precautionary-measure-for-possible-east-palestine-contamination

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      1. someone said in the replies about these stories–they should take a tanker truck full of East Palestine’s water right to DC…and tell them all to DRINK FROM IT, if it’s so dang safe.

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  18. I’m bringing some stuff over from last night.

    “If the Progressives (socialists, globalists, Deep State) were hoping President Trump would go quietly into that dark night, they are sadly mistaken. If the Progressives were praying that Trump would cower in obscurity after November of 2020, their prayers have not been answered. If the Progressives were dreaming that Trump and the Trumpsters would never be heard from again, their dreams have become a nightmare.

    Rather than looking like John Adams or Jimmy Carter or Bush 41, Trump is showing a remarkable resemblance to President Andrew Jackson….”

    https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/04/donald_trump_and_andrew_jackson_history_repeats_itself.html

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  20. These people were soooo grateful that someone showed up to help them in even a small way! Benny Johnson took the $20K they earned from monetization of his podcast and gave $1K each to 20 residents.

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      1. Many were in tears; one young man tried to say no, give it to someone who needs it more than I do. Benny insisted and the guy – he was moving out of his rental house – said that would pay his rent at his new place. It was beautiful and so very sad at the same time.

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  21. Oh man – Sorry – False alarm! I got mixed up – I have 4 QTH sites on my links list including the U site – and somehow I got them out of order – and kept hitting the rescue site thinking it was the regular thread. Everything is fine at QTH – thankfully!

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  23. You might want to save this, Pat…..you never know, considering Ohio is next door to you. One wouldn’t expect you should need to worry about it but who the hell knows anymore??!!??

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  24. Vaccinated Blood is Contaminated with COVID Vaccine mRNA, Study Finds
    Is “Vaccinated Blood” Safe?

    Igor Chudov
    4 hr ago
    A new study was just published by Castruita et al.
    ————-
    The scientists, while studying “something else” related to hepatitis, decided to test blood samples of their patients who got vaccinated for COVID-19 with mRNA vaccines for the presence of vaccine mRNA.

    Their approach was comprehensive:

    They looked at vaccinated and unvaccinated persons to have a control group.
    They distinguished between vaccine mRNA and viral RNA of Sars-Cov-2
    They were careful to avoid contaminants showing up as positive reads for vaccine mRNA
    They distinguished, in their analyses, between Moderna and Pfizer mRNA genetic codes. These two vaccines encode the same spike proteins but contain different nucleotides (this is called codon optimization)

    I am proud of Castruita et al. for being meticulous with their analyses. I wish all “COVID research” was done with such in-depth safeguards against mistakes. This is what they found:”

    More: https://igorchudov.substack.com/p/vaccinated-blood-is-contaminated

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  25. Case Report: Plasmacytoid Urothelial Cancer, age 54, Male
    Fenbendazole only, no traditional chemo or radiation treatments

    Ben Fen
    9 hr ago
    Fenbendazole Can Cure Cancer presents Case Studies of people who have treated their own cancers along with other articles to help understand how fenbendazole works with the goal of determining the optimal course of action to take should one decide to use fenbendazole. Previous articles covering other cancers are in the Archives link.

    Plasmacytoid urothelial cancer is a rare variant of bladder cancer, representing 1–3% of urothelial cancer. Eighty to 90% of patients are male and the age of diagnosis ranges from 45 to 89  years old (Leite, 2020). The following Case Report is from a 54 yr old man who had a rare form of bladder cancer that was aggressive and is typically fatal within 2 years.
    —————
    July, 2022: I was told from my doctor that I had plasmacytoid urothelial cancer after two tumors were removed from my bladder and biopsied. I was informed that this type of cancer is very rare, is highly aggressive and that it doesn’t respond to chemotherapy or radiation. The options I was given were terrible: basically bladder removal and then hope for a miracle. I asked how long I had to live and they said they couldn’t tell me for sure – maybe a year, maybe 6 months, they didn’t know how it was going to react… that it was between me and God!

    I walked out with my death sentence in my hand, written on the papers they gave me of the report and a letter from the doctor. It was a difficult time. I have been in recovery from alcoholism for 10 years as of the 2nd of April 2022; this was on April 22nd 2022. I refused to accept it; I thought that there must be something I could do and prayed to God for direction.

    I contacted MD Anderson Cancer Center and asked about donating my body to them in the name of science but they wanted money up front! I couldn’t believe it! Well that really pissed me off; I don’t know what happened but that motivated me to find out how to cure myself. I started looking around on the internet and came across some information on fenbendazole. Seemed to work for lots of others so I decided to give it a shot.

    I started taking 444 mg of fenben last part of April 2022 (222 mg in morning then 222 mg in afternoon). It is July 19th now and I’m still taking it. I went July 15th and had CT’s and scans done to see what the cancer was doing and how it had spread. The doctor came in and said that it didn’t spread, and he didn’t see any tumors or cancer in my Bladder! Also he couldn’t see any cancer anywhere in my body!!!

    More: https://fenbendazole.substack.com/p/case-report-plasmacytoid-urothelial

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  26. EXCERPT: “Cracks are beginning to appear in the massive election fraud strategy prosecuted against western democracies. Berlin last week reversed its city election because it had been stolen by the left, and Berliner-Zeitung revealed that a team of reporters from The Marker, Haaretz and Radio France had gone undercover for six months as clients of a company that did nothing but election theft. That company, Jorge, had “intervened in 33 national election campaigns and votes. In 27 cases, it is said to have influenced the elections in favor of its clients. In order to control the opinion on the Internet, the secret company controls over 30,000 credible fake accounts on social media platforms”.

    And in Canuckistan this morning, in the organ of the bien-pensant liberal establishment, there was this nugget.

    There is no way Justin Trudeau won any of the last three elections. And, honey, this little story from Canada’s most prestigious newspaper is just the beginning.

    But first, a story of my own…..

    When I turned right I had been hired to write an op-ed column for the above Globe and Mail, and what unfurled from my fingers was pure conservatism. I’d hold up my fingers and think, What the hell? Where did that come from? But I continued, and as I did, family and friends sheered away until, except for my mother, I was left virtually friendless.”

    https://elizabethnickson.substack.com/p/2024-nothing-matters-but-this

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    1. found this in the replies…dunno if it’s true. i didn’t try it

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  35. On Fox – DeSanctimonious is in Staten Island helping to kick off the “Salute the Police” tour – SMDH. He should stay in his own fricking state!!! “Russia has been really wounded…” Seriously? Pfftttt…..

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  38. Samanna
    Samanna
    February 20, 2023 8:43 am

    Any possibility Russia could shoot down AF1 and claim it appeared as an octagonal object to pilots?
    5
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    The Gipper Lives
    The Gipper Lives
    February 20, 2023 8:55 am
    Reply to Samanna

    UFO–Unelected Flying Orifice

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  44. BREAKING: California city councilman Shakir Khan has been arrested on multiple election fraud felonies stemming from the 2020 election. Released w/o bail

    “Khan faces multiple felony charges that stem from the 2020 election. He is accused of stashing 41 ballots at his home. Investigators also say he registered 23 people to vote at his home and that his email and phone number were used to register 47 others. Body camera footage showed voters telling detectives how Khan allegedly pressured them to vote for him and how he allegedly falsified voter registration documents.

    The latest developments come amid a back-and-forth between Lodi’s mayor and Khan’s lawyer on whether the council member has resigned his seat. The mayor said Khan resigned, but his attorney said he did not. KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo spoke with Khan shortly after his release on Friday night.

    “I did not resign from the city council seat and I am going to continue to serve my community. I would like people to please withhold your judgment, I will fight my charges,” Khan said.

    The election fraud investigation is separate from another criminal case involving Khan and his brother, who were previously charged with illegal gambling, money laundering, tax evasion and EDD fraud. They are next due in court in that case on Feb. 21 for another arraignment in that case where they are expected to enter a plea and then face trial.”

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  47. OK – I’ve decided to go to Norfolk tomorrow instead – I’ll use my CC and make a payment to cover what I spend the next day, when I get my SS. That way I’ll only have to pay a day or two of interest but won’t have to go out in the snow. That’s the ticket! I’ll stop at the courthouse in Pierce and file my homestead exemption for the year on my way.

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  50. snarkybeach
    snarkybeach
    February 20, 2023 10:18 am

    Tucker is getting access to the J6 videos:

    BREAKING: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has given Tucker Carlson access to over 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from January 6th.

    — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) February 20, 2023

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