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Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Near Threatened
翼展
63.7 cm
体重
1766.6666666666667 g
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopteriformes

关于

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
翼展 63.7 cm 25.1 in
体重 1766.6666666666667 g 62.32 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)
Genus Phoeniconaias
物种 Phoeniconaias minor

Distribution

Lesser Flamingo has been recorded in 9 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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