Puna Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus jamesi
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Puna Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) is a medium 90–92 cm flamingo of extreme high-altitude Andean salt lakes above 4,000 m. Pale pink; distinctive red facial skin; all-red bill with black tip; yellow legs. Found in Bolivia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina. Vulnerable; ~50,000 birds. Also called James's Flamingo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.3 cm | 32.4 in |
| Weight | 2250.0 g | 79.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos) |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos) |
| Genus | Phoenicoparrus |
| Species | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
Distribution
Puna Flamingo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoenicopteridae family