Flamingo information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Flamingo, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Flamingo
Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas, and two species native to Afro-Eurasia.
Flamingo facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Phoenicopterus roseus
- Diet
- Omnivore (filter)
- Habitat
- Lagoons, lakes & mudflats
- A group is called
- Flamboyance
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Phoenicopteriformes
- Family Phoenicopteridae
- Genus Phoenicopterus
- Species Phoenicopterus roseus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Flamingo?
Phoenicopterus roseus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Aves, Order Phoenicopteriformes, Family Phoenicopteridae.
Is the Flamingo endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Phoenicopterus roseus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Flamingo live?
20 to 30 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Flamingo eat?
Omnivore (filter). Its usual habitat is lagoons, lakes & mudflats.
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