Lesser Flamingo vs American Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor compared with Phoenicopterus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Flamingo | American Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoeniconaias minor | Phoenicopterus ruber |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.7 cm (25.1 in) | 81.8 cm (32.2 in) |
| Weight | 1766.6666666666667 g (62.32 oz) | 3090.0 g (109.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Lesser Flamingo
Least Concern
American 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.
American Flamingo
American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large 100–145 cm, brilliant pink flamingo of the Caribbean and Galápagos. Deepest pink of all flamingos; kinked pink-and-black bill. Inhabits hypersaline coastal lagoons, estuaries, and salt flats in the Caribbean, Yucatán, Galápagos, and northern South America.