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Greater Flamingo

Greater Flamingo

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Scientific Name:

Phoenicopterus roseus


Distribution

Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe


Diet:

Crustaceans, molluscs, seeds of marsh grasses, algae and decaying leaves, insects, marine worms and small fish.


Facts

Habitat: saline lagoons, saltpans, inland lakes, estuaries and coastal waters

Incubation: 27-31 days / 1-2 eggs

 

Social structure: 3 -200.000 pairs

 

Weight: 2.1 - 4.1kg


Dimensions: Height: 1.20 - 1.25m. Wing span 1.40-1.87m


Estimated population in the wild: Global population: 150,000-205,000 individuals. European population is estimated at 45,000-62,400 pairs, which equates to 89,900-125,000 mature individuals.


Lifespan: ~30


Threats: Pollution, diseases,  habitat loss, low breeding due to human disturbance.


IUCN Status: Least concern


Did you know that:

  1. Flamingos frequently stand on one leg. Curling a leg under the body keeps the foot warm and conserves body heat.
  2. Usually feeds with its head and most of the neck under water.
  3. The flight speed of a flock can reach 60km, and they can cover distances of 600km in a night.



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