Chilean flamingo - Wikipedia
The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of large flamingo at a height of 110–130 cm (43–51 in) closely related to the American flamingo and the greater flamingo, with which it was sometimes considered conspecific. [4] The species is …
Chilean Flamingo Facts and Information | United Parks & Resorts
The Chilean flamingo is a tall, large bodied bird with a long neck and small head. Most flamingos, including this species, have pale pink plumage and bills. This subspecies of flamingo is slightly smaller than the Caribbean flamingo and has gray legs with pink bands at the joints.
Chilean Flamingo - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of large flamingo at 110–130 cm (43–51 in) closely related to the American flamingo and the greater flamingo, with which it was sometimes considered conspecific. The species is listed as near threatened by the IUCN.
ADW: Phoenicopterus chilensis: INFORMATION
Phoenicopterus chilensis, commonly known as the Chilean flamingo, is found in temperate South America from central Peru through the Andes and Uruguay to Tierra del Fuego. (Austin, 1961; Perrins and Harrison, 1979) Chilean flamingos inhabit muddy, shallow alkaline and brackish lakes.
Chilean Flamingo | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, …
Meet the Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) including their appearance, diet, habitat, lifespan, range, breeding and behavior.
Chilean Flamingo - Our Animals - Henry Vilas Zoo
Chilean flamingos inhabit muddy, shallow, alkaline (salty) lakes. They live in warm, tropical environments at sea level, along the coast, and at high altitudes (up to 4,500 m) in the Andes mountain range of South America.
Chilean Flamingo - eBird
Widespread and often numerous; found at shallow lakes and lagoons from the high Andes to Patagonian steppe and even in coastal waters. Adult is distinctive: pale pink with a salmon-pink “bustle” and grayish legs with red feet and “knees.”
Chilean Flamingo | Southwick's Zoo
The Chilean flamingo is a tall bird with a long neck, small head, pale pink plumage, and a distinctive bill. Smaller than the Caribbean flamingo, it has gray legs with pink bands at the joints. All flamingos feed with their bills upside down, submerging their heads in water to filter feed.
Chilean Flamingo | Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Chilean flamingos inhabit muddy, shallow alkaline and brackish lakes. They live in warm and tropical environments, and range from sea level, along the coast, to high altitudes up to 4,500m in the Andes.
Chilean Flamingo - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
Chilean flamingos live in shallow brackish salt water lakes, coastal estuaries and lagoons. Their geographic range includes central Peru, and south along the Andes to Tierra del Fuego. In the wild, flamingos eat algae, crustaceans, brine shrimp, diatoms and aquatic plants.