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Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
63,7 cm
Gewicht
1766,6666666666667 g
Familie
Phoenicopteridae
Ordnung
Phoenicopteriformes

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 63,7 cm 25.1 in
Gewicht 1766,6666666666667 g 62.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Familie Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoeniconaias
Arten Phoeniconaias minor

Distribution

Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Lesser Flamingo endangered?
The Lesser Flamingo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Lesser Flamingo nest?
Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Lesser Flamingo?
The Lesser Flamingo has a wingspan of 63.7 cm, weight of 1766.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Flamingo belong to?
The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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