Phoenicopterus roseus
The Greater Flamingo is a striking bird with a long, sinuous neck and legs. Its plumage ranges from pale pink to rosy red, with black flight feathers visible when wings are spread. The large, downward-curved bill is pink with a black tip.
Males and females are identical in plumage colouring and patternation, but the female is up to one-fifth smaller overall.
Juveniles are greyish-white, gradually acquiring pink plumage as they mature. Adults become more intensely coloured during the breeding season, their feathers taking on a deeper pink hue.
Length
120cm to 145cm
Wingspan
140cm to 165cm
Weight
2kg to 4kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Pink
Secondary Colour
White Red
Beak Colour
Pink Black
Leg Colour
Pink
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Greater Flamingos inhabit shallow, saline or alkaline lakes, lagoons, and coastal areas across parts of Africa, southern Europe, and southwest Asia. They prefer warm climates and are particularly abundant in the Mediterranean region and parts of Africa.
Some populations migrate to warmer areas during winter, while others remain resident year-round. In Europe, they can be found in Spain, France, and Italy, with occasional sightings in the UK.
Sea level to 4,000 meters
Tropical, Subtropical, Mediterranean
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