Lesser Flamingo vs Puna Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor comparé à Phoenicoparrus jamesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Lesser Flamingo | Puna Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phoeniconaias minor | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
| Ordre | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Famille | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,7 cm (25.1 in) | 82,3 cm (32.4 in) |
| Poids | 1766,6666666666667 g (62.32 oz) | 2250,0 g (79.37 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Lesser Flamingo
Near Threatened
Puna Flamingo
About These Birds
Lesser Flamingo
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.
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.