Greater Flamingo
NameGreater Flamingo
Common NameGreater Flamingo
Scientific NamePhoenicopterus roseus
FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Wingspan (cm)150
Length (cm)130
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsAdults display pale pinkish-white plumage, often with brighter pink wing coverts and contrasting black primary and secondary flight feathers visible in flight. Juveniles are greyish-brown, gradually acquiring adult coloration.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, goose-like honking and trumpeting calls, especially when in large flocks or during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatssaline lakes, brackish lagoons, estuaries, coastal mudflats
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across parts of Africa, southern Europe (including Spain, France, and Turkey), and Asia (including the Middle East, India, and Sri Lanka).
Identifying Featuresvery tall stature, long pink legs, long S-shaped neck, large bent pink bill with black tip, pale pinkish-white body plumage, black flight feathers
Description
The Greater Flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of flamingo, characterized by its tall stature, long S-shaped neck, and distinctive bent bill. These birds are typically found wading in shallow waters, filter-feeding for small organisms.
