Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phoenicopterus-chilensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.4 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a large 100–130 cm flamingo of South America. Pale pink plumage with pinkish legs and distinctive grey-banded knee joints; pink-black bill. Inhabits saline lakes, coastal lagoons, and estuaries from Ecuador south to Argentina and Tierra del Fuego. Feeds by filter-feeding on algae and invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm | 31.7 in |
| Weight | 2460.0 g | 86.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 70-80 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos) |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos) |
| Genus | Phoenicopterus |
| Species | Phoenicopterus chilensis |
Distribution
Chilean Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoenicopteridae family