Chilean Flamingo vs American Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis comparé à Phoenicopterus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Chilean Flamingo | American Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phoenicopterus chilensis | Phoenicopterus ruber |
| Ordre | Phoenicopteriformes | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Famille | Phoenicopteridae | Phoenicopteridae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 80,4 cm (31.7 in) | 81,8 cm (32.2 in) |
| Poids | 2460,0 g (86.77 oz) | 3090,0 g (109.00 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Chilean Flamingo only
Aucun(e)
American Flamingo only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
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.