Puna Flamingo vs Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus jamesi compared with Phoenicopterus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Puna Flamingo | Chilean Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicoparrus jamesi | Phoenicopterus chilensis |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 82.3 cm (32.4 in) | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) |
| Weight | 2250.0 g (79.37 oz) | 2460.0 g (86.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Puna Flamingo
Near Threatened
Chilean Flamingo
About These Birds
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.
Chilean Flamingo
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.