The picture contains 18 flamingos altogether.
Start with the 10 large flamingos positioned throughout the image. Then look carefully for eight smaller ones: three are hidden among the upper birds, one stands near the centre, one stands near the lower-left bird, and three are tucked into or resting on the lower flamingos.
10 large flamingos + 8 smaller flamingos = 18.
The tiny birds blend into the feathers of the larger flamingos, making them easy to overlook during the first count.


