PHENICOPTERIDA—FLAMINGO. 187 
Immature Birds: Are dull brown on back and wings, 
marked with darker brown or black, and with a tinge of red on 
latter; neck and under parts tinged with buff; bill, legs, feet 
and irides dull lead-colour. 
Distribution: Found in Southern Europe, in countries 
adjoining the Mediterranean, in Africa and in Asia, as far east 
as India. : 
Habitat: Inland lakes, shallow lagoons or sea-shore. Gre- 
garious. 
