One of the 6 flamingos on WAnimals
Birds · Phoenicopteriformes · Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopterus roseus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Its distinctive pink is not innate but comes from the carotenoid pigments in its diet of crustaceans and algae; the chicks hatch grey.
Weight
2 kg – 4.5 kg
Size
1.1 m – 1.5 m
Life expectancy
35 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: Animal Diversity Web; Dimensions.com; AnimalSpot; WildlifeExplained; Nature Table; Wikipedia (Greater flamingo)
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 11 of 14.
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
