Lesser Flamingo

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About Lesser Flamingo: hallux, :

It is the smallest of all flamingos but has the largest population.
It possesses the “hallux” or hind toe that some other flamingos do not have.
Males are a little taller than females.
Habitat: It inhabits coastal and inland wetlands.
Geographical distribution: Africa, Asia continents and in that especially Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, North Africa
They mostly eat blue-green algae but occasionally will take crustaceans and small insects.
It is serially monogamous, meaning they form pairs that remain together while they are raising the young
Conservation status
- IUCN: Near Threatened

Key Facts about the Pulicat Lake

It is the second-largest brackish water lake in the country.
It lies at the border of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. (Majorly lies in Andhra Pradesh)
The long and narrow Sriharikota Island, which separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal,
It is popular as a flamingo-watching site and for water activities.
Both the South West and North-East monsoons provide rain to the area where Pulicat Lake is located

Q1) What are Blue-green algae?

Blue-green algae are a type of bacteria that can be found in both marine and freshwater environments. They are photosynthetic and often form visible colonies or blooms that can appear green, blue-green, or red.

Source: A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat