Origin of the Phoenix


Origin of the Phoenix

One bird that the legend is believed to be derived from is the FLAMINGO, who will nest on salt flats that are too hot for a flamingo chick nor its egg to survive.

Instead, the flamingo builds a nest that is above this causing a very unique convection effect that is similar to that of the convection of a flame.

The flamingoes family name in the scientific world is Phoenicopteridai, which is derived from the more generic word, Phoenicopterus which means Phoenix-winged.
  

Note :- The Phoenix is a mythological bird known throughout all cultures and all ages. It is immortal in that is constantly being reborn from ashes, living 500 to 1000 years at a time.

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  1. Achyut JaniApril 1, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    I have captured the pics in a very very foggy morning at Thol.

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