Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 63,7 cm | 25.1 in |
| Berat | 1766,6666666666667 g | 62.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos) |
| Famili | Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos) |
| Genus | Phoeniconaias |
| Spesies | Phoeniconaias minor |
Distribution
Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phoenicopteridae family