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Number (estimation): Starling Murmuration

3 - Further Challenges

Inspired by Nature Worksheet

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Further Challenges

  • Flamingos also gather in great numbers, feeding and breeding in large colonies. Watch the related clip. It shows a large flock of Andean flamingos parading in a shallow salt lake. The photograph below is taken from the film clip at 1 minute 33 seconds. Can you use your knowledge of estimation to calculate the number of flamingos in the photograph?

Related Clip

Andean flamingos perform a peculiar courtship dance.

Credit: BBC One – Planet Earth: A Celebration