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Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
80,4 cm
Khối Lượng
2460,0 g
Họ
Phoenicopteridae
Bộ
Phoenicopteriformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 80,4 cm 31.7 in
Khối Lượng 2460,0 g 86.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Chilean Flamingo has been recorded in 13 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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