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Puna Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

Near Threatened
Envergure
82,3 cm
Poids
2250,0 g
Famille
Phoenicopteridae
Ordre
Phoenicopteriformes

The Puna Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.3 cm and a weight of 2.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 82,3 cm 32.4 in
Poids 2250,0 g 79.37 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Famille Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoenicoparrus
Espèces Phoenicoparrus jamesi

Distribution

Puna Flamingo has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Puna Flamingo endangered?
The Puna Flamingo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Puna Flamingo nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days.
How big is the Puna Flamingo?
The Puna Flamingo has a wingspan of 82.3 cm, weight of 2250.0 g.
What order and family does the Puna Flamingo belong to?
The Puna Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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