American Flamingo
NameAmerican Flamingo
Common NameAmerican Flamingo
Scientific NamePhoenicopterus ruber
FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Wingspan (cm)152.5
Length (cm)132.5
Weight (g)2300
Plumage DetailsAdults display brilliant pink to reddish-orange plumage, with lighter pink underparts and black primary and secondary flight feathers. The legs are pink, and the large, bent bill is pale pink at the base and black at the tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include goose-like honking, grunting, and trumpeting sounds, especially during courtship displays or when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Caribbean, Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, northern South America, and the Galápagos Islands.
Identifying Featuresvibrant pink/red plumage, long, slender pink legs, long, S-shaped neck, large, bent bill with black tip, filter-feeding behavior
Description
The American Flamingo is a large wading bird known for its vibrant pink to reddish plumage, long legs, and distinctive downward-curved bill. It typically feeds by filtering small organisms from shallow water, often standing on one leg.
