i was just wondering what the pink birds' predator was... they're so bright you can't miss them so how come they don't seem to have very many predators?
2007-03-23 15:10:58 · 9 answers · asked by westhillsgarage 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
flamingoes have few predators due to the environment they live in -- highly caustic salt lakes of which few other animals can tolerate the conditions. In Africa fish eagles, marabou storks, hyaenas and baboons all take adult or young birds when they can. These predators have little impact on the population because the flocks are so huge and they prey only at the periphery. The birds' biggest problems come from the weather (such as in drought conditions) and, sadly, from humans.
2007-03-23 15:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Billy Fish 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have seen video of baboons, sea eagles, and hyenas prey on them. I am sure that other predators take them when the opportunity presents itself. They usually live far from shore in very toxic lakes that limits predators to fewer opportunities.
2007-03-23 15:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I fail to see why the first answer garnered two " thumbs down ", since the answer had a correct data point; baboons do take Flamingos, when they can. Rather a recent development for them. Used by social scientist to prop up " learned behavior " ideology, though baboons are evolved to hunt small game.
2007-03-23 16:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
THat's a vey good question, actually they really have no predators except maybe one or 2 other large species of birds and man (when they go to there native "space" to capture them:(
2007-03-23 15:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by roxy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Documentary film producers!
2007-03-23 15:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by snapdragon747 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Humans taking away their habitat.
2007-03-23 15:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
crocodiles,baboons and man
2007-03-23 18:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
BABOONS ARE THERE MAIN ENEMY IN THE WILD !!!!!!
2007-03-23 15:16:13 · answer #8 · answered by Spanky the monkey !!! 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
ALLIMAGTORS!!!
2007-03-23 15:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by chilly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋