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Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
80,4 cm
Berat
2460,0 g
Famili
Phoenicopteridae
Ordo
Phoenicopteriformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Berat 2460,0 g 86.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 70-80 days.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Famili Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoenicopterus
Spesies Phoenicopterus chilensis

Distribution

Chilean Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Chilean Flamingo endangered?
The Chilean Flamingo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Chilean Flamingo nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 70-80 days.
How big is the Chilean Flamingo?
The Chilean Flamingo has a wingspan of 80.4 cm, weight of 2460.0 g.
What order and family does the Chilean Flamingo belong to?
The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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