James's Flamingo
NameJames's Flamingo
Common NameJames's Flamingo
Scientific NamePhoenicoparrus jamesi
FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)92
Weight (g)1900
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly pale pink, with a darker rose-pink wash on the neck and head. The flight feathers are black, visible when the wings are folded. The legs are bright red, and the bill is bright yellow with a contrasting black tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include goose-like honking, grunting, and chattering sounds, especially when in large flocks or during courtship displays.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude Andean plateaus of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, inhabiting saline and alkaline lakes.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size among flamingos, Pale pink plumage, Bright yellow bill with a black tip, Red legs, Black flight feathers, Short hind toe (hallux)
Description
James's Flamingo is a small, pale pink flamingo with a distinctive bright yellow bill tipped with black. These elegant birds are found in the high-altitude saline lakes of the Andes, where they filter-feed on microscopic organisms. They are highly social, often forming large flocks.
