Flamingo Village in Istanbul
Turkish salt lake. A paradise for “Flamingo ” birds The salt lake “Tuz Gölü” in Turkey witnesses the breeding of thousands of Flamingo birds. Which resort to it at certain times of the year, in order to reproduce and obtain food. The Salt Lake is located in central Turkey near the city of Ankaraa It is considered the second largest lake in Turkey. With an area of 1500 square kilometers, and the lake provides Turkey with 40% of its salt need. The lake is a unique environment for many marine organisms and birds, and due to the Mediterranean weather that the lake region enjoys, it has become one of the largest colonies of “pink flamingos” in the world.
Last year, thousands of flamingo birds migrated to the lake, to benefit from the abundant lunch there, until it was called “flamingo paradise.”The flamingo bird is a migratory bird, and is characterized by its long, thin legs, with a pink or bright red color, and its red and black plumage.
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The flamingo bird lives in all continents of the world except Australia and Antarctica. Where it is found along the coastline in Africa, parts of Asia and India. As well as in the south of the United States and the Caribbean islands. As is known, there are 6 species of flamenco or pink flamingo that live each of them in a different region, the flamingobird is distinguished by its famous standing on one leg and raises the other leg under its body, which scientists have not found a specific explanation yet!
The red and bluish-green algae are the main food for flamingo, as it eats larvae and the subsequent life of small insects. Crustaceans, mollusks and small fish. Flamingo also feeds mainly on shrimp, “prawns”, and has a special set of hairs in its lower jaw and on its tongue that helps it purify its food from the mud and mud stuck to it. When you visit this lake, you will enjoy the charming and picturesque views.
Which are not always repeated, accompanied by the most beautiful birdsAfter visiting the village of Flamingo, you can make a tour in Ankara to see its historical monuments and being the capital of Istanbul and return at night to Istanbul .