Greater Flamingo
NameGreater Flamingo
Common NameGreater Flamingo
Scientific NamePhoenicopterus roseus
FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Wingspan (cm)155
Length (cm)130
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsAdult plumage is predominantly pinkish-white, with bright red wing coverts and black primary and secondary flight feathers, visible in flight. The long legs are pink, and the large, bent bill is pink with a black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include goose-like honking calls, grunts, and growls, used for communication within their large colonies.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal lagoons, estuaries, salt pans, shallow lakes
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in parts of Africa, southern Europe (including the Mediterranean region), and southwestern Asia, extending to India.
Identifying Featurestall stature with long neck and legs, pinkish-white plumage with bright red wing patches, large, bent pink bill with a black tip, black flight feathers visible in flight
Description
The Greater Flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of flamingo, characterized by its tall stature, long neck, and distinctive down-curved bill. These social birds are often seen wading in shallow waters, filter-feeding on small organisms.
