Greater Flamingo
NameGreater Flamingo
Common NameGreater Flamingo
Scientific NamePhoenicopterus roseus
FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)130
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly pale pinkish-white, with bright carmine-pink wing coverts and contrasting black primary and secondary flight feathers, visible during flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, goose-like honking calls, grunts, and growls, often heard in large colonies.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in parts of Africa, southern Europe, and southwestern Asia, inhabiting shallow coastal lagoons, estuaries, and large inland lakes.
Identifying FeaturesLong, S-shaped neck, Long pink legs, Large, bent pink and black bill, Pale pinkish-white body plumage, Bright pink wing coverts and black flight feathers visible in flight
Description
The Greater Flamingo is a large, wading bird characterized by its long, slender neck, long pink legs, and a distinctive downward-curved bill. It is often seen in shallow water, filter-feeding or flying with its neck and legs outstretched.
