American Flamingo

American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

Least Concern
翼開長
81.8 cm
体重
3090.0 g
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteriformes

The American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 81.8 cm and a weight of 3.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 81.8 cm 32.2 in
体重 3090.0 g 109.00 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 65-90 days.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

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

Distribution

American Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the American Flamingo endangered?
The American Flamingo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Flamingo nest?
Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 65-90 days.
How big is the American Flamingo?
The American Flamingo has a wingspan of 81.8 cm, weight of 3090.0 g.
What order and family does the American Flamingo belong to?
The American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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