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Flamingos of Ria Formosa

PROJECT: Part of Drawing for the Ocean, funded by Culture Moves Europe
DATE: October 2024

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Description:

A series of three spot illustrations dedicated to the winter visitors of Ria Formosa — flamingos. These visuals highlight their seasonal presence, feeding habits, and the natural source of their iconic pink color, celebrating the salt marshes and briny wetlands of this unique coastal ecosystem.

Illustration of flamingos feeding in Ria Formosa’s salt marshes during winter.
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Illustration of flamingos feeding on algae, shrimp, and crustaceans in Ria Formosa.
Illustration showing how flamingos’ pink color comes from their beta-carotene-rich diet.

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