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Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
63,7 cm
Ağırlık
1766,6666666666667 g
Familya
Phoenicopteridae
Takım
Phoenicopteriformes

The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a bird species in the family Phoenicopteridae (flamingos), within the order Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 63.7 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 63,7 cm 25.1 in
Ağırlık 1766,6666666666667 g 62.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Familya Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoeniconaias
Türler Phoeniconaias minor

Distribution

Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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