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Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Near Threatened
Размах крыльев
63,7 cm
Масса
1766,6666666666667 g
Семейство
Phoenicopteridae
Отряд
Phoenicopteriformes
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О нас

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
Размах крыльев 63,7 cm 25.1 in
Масса 1766,6666666666667 g 62.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Семейство Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoeniconaias
Виды Phoeniconaias minor

Distribution

Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Lesser Flamingo endangered?
The Lesser Flamingo has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Lesser Flamingo nest?
Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 70-75 days.
How big is the Lesser Flamingo?
The Lesser Flamingo has a wingspan of 63.7 cm, weight of 1766.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Flamingo belong to?
The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae.

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