Lesser Flamingo vs Puna Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor compared with Phoenicoparrus jamesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Flamingo | Puna Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoeniconaias minor | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.7 cm (25.1 in) | 82.3 cm (32.4 in) |
| Weight | 1766.6666666666667 g (62.32 oz) | 2250.0 g (79.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Lesser Flamingo
Near Threatened
Puna Flamingo
About These Birds
Lesser Flamingo
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.
Puna Flamingo
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.