Andean Flamingo vs Puna Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus andinus compared with Phoenicoparrus jamesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andean Flamingo | Puna Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicoparrus andinus | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.0 cm (33.5 in) | 82.3 cm (32.4 in) |
| Weight | 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) | 2250.0 g (79.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Andean Flamingo
Near Threatened
Puna Flamingo
About These Birds
Andean Flamingo
Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) is a large 100–110 cm flamingo of high Andean salt lakes. Pale pink with bright yellow legs; black lower body; heavy pink-and-black bill. Restricted to puna lakes above 3,500 m in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Vulnerable; world population only ~38,000. Feeds on diatoms and invertebrates.
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.