In the Karavasta Lagoon, flamingos attract many visitors. These birds have slender, curved necks and graceful legs. People come to watch their elegant pirouettes.

As part of the “Beautiful Albania” series, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video on social media. It shows flamingos flying over Divjakë.

“The flight of flamingos in Karavasta Lagoon, Divjakë. The video was made by Arben Llapashtica from Kosovo, a participant in the international contest ‘Wanderlust in Albania 2,’” Rama wrote.

Flamingos always live in groups. These range from small flocks to hundreds of thousands. They rise into the air together and fly for hundreds of kilometers during migration. They form long lines or V-shapes until they reach their destination—a saltwater lake, ideal for nesting and raising chicks.

Hundreds of flamingos often gather like a water ballet troupe. They clean their pink feathers and stand on one leg in the sun for hours. They even sleep on one leg.

They grow from 81 to 130 cm tall but weigh only 2 to 3.6 kg. Their size and color make them one of the most distinctive birds.

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