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Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
63,7 cm
الوزن
1766,6666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Phoenicopteridae
الرتبة
Phoenicopteriformes

The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.7 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the world's most numerous flamingo at 80–90 cm. Deep carmine-pink plumage; dark red bill. The smallest flamingo species. Inhabits highly alkaline soda lakes across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia; core populations at Lake Natron, Tanzania, and Sambhar Lake, India. Filter-feeds on Spirulina cyanobacteria.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 63,7 cm 25.1 in
الوزن 1766,6666666666667 g 62.32 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
الفصيلة Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoeniconaias
الأنواع Phoeniconaias minor

Distribution

Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Lesser Flamingo endangered?
The Lesser Flamingo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Lesser Flamingo nest?
Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Lesser Flamingo?
The Lesser Flamingo has a wingspan of 63.7 cm, weight of 1766.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Flamingo belong to?
The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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