The Stunning Flamingos of Bolivia’s High-Altitude Lagoons
High in the Bolivian Andes, muted pink flamingos thrive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Found in the salt flats and mineral-rich lagoons of places like the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and the Uyuni region, three species: Andean, Chilean, and the rare James’s flamingo, gather in stunning flocks. Their pink hue comes from the algae and plankton they feed on in these high-altitude lakes, creating one of the most breathtaking wildlife spectacles in South America.