Lesser Flamingo vs Chilean Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor comparé à Phoenicopterus chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Lesser Flamingo | Chilean Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phoeniconaias minor | Phoenicopterus chilensis |
| Ordre | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Famille | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 63,7 cm (25.1 in) | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) |
| Poids | 1766,6666666666667 g (62.32 oz) | 2460,0 g (86.77 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Lesser Flamingo
Chilean 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.
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.