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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 2015 06:10

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Mariella Frostrup
Producer Paul Webster
Writer Melanie Finn
Director Matthew Aeberhard
Director Leander Ward

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 2011 11:30
  • Thu 30 May 2013 12:00
  • Thu 30 May 2013 12:30
  • Christmas Eve 2014 06:10
  • Sat 25 Apr 2015 06:10