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Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Near Threatened
날개 폭
80.4 cm
체중
2460.0 g
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteriformes

The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.4 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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소개

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
날개 폭 80.4 cm 31.7 in
체중 2460.0 g 86.77 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

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둥지

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

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

Distribution

Chilean Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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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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