Chilean Flamingo vs American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis compared with Phoenicopterus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chilean Flamingo | American Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicopterus chilensis | Phoenicopterus ruber |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.4 cm (31.7 in) | 81.8 cm (32.2 in) |
| Weight | 2460.0 g (86.77 oz) | 3090.0 g (109.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Chilean Flamingo
Least Concern
American Flamingo
About These Birds
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.
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.