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Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Near Threatened
翼開長
80.4 cm
体重
2460.0 g
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteriformes

について

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
翼開長 80.4 cm 31.7 in
体重 2460.0 g 86.77 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

1

分類学

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

Distribution

Chilean Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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