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Phoenicopterus ruber

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Phoenicopterus ruber
flamingo; the long-legged, long-necked wading birds that live in very large colonies on lakes. They have the unusual ability to stand on one leg with the head laid on the back for hours at a stretch.


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Key words: West Nile virus, vaccination, avian, flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber Introduction In 1999, an epizootic of West Nile virus (WNV) occurred in New York City, NY, USA.
 
 
 
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