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The Crimson Wing

Documentary looking at the life cycle of the crimson-winged flamingos that arrive in great numbers on Lake Natron in northern Tanzania every year.

Documentary looking at the life cycle of the crimson-winged flamingos that arrive in great numbers on Lake Natron in Tanzania every year. They come to seek the unique sulphurous algae which turn their feathers pink and aid them in finding a mate for breeding. In these seemingly idyllic surroundings, the beautiful birds are threatened by predators from the moment they hatch.

1 hour, 12 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Apr 201506:10

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorMariella Frostrup
ProducerPaul Webster
WriterMelanie Finn
DirectorMatthew Aeberhard
DirectorLeander Ward

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