Least Concern
Flamingo (Greater)
Phoenicopterus roseus
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About
The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of flamingo. They are known for their distinctive pink plumage, which comes from carotenoid pigments in the organisms they eat. Flamingos are highly social birds that gather in large flocks.
Habitat
Shallow lakes, lagoons, and mudflats in Africa, southern Europe, and southwestern Asia
Diet
Omnivorous - algae, crustaceans, and small insects
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Fun Facts
- Flamingos get their pink color from carotenoids in the shrimp and algae they eat.
- They can stand on one leg for hours at a time to conserve body heat.
- Flamingos build cone-shaped mud nests to lay their eggs.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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