Chilean Flamingo
Chilean Flamingo (<em>Phoenicopterus chilensis</em>) is a species of Flamingos (<em>Phoenicopteridae</em>) in the order Flamingos.
Overview
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) in the order Flamingos. A pale pink flamingo with gray legs and pink knees; breeds in the high Andes and coastal South America; filter-feeds on diatoms and invertebrates in shallow lakes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Phoenicopterus; binomial: Phoenicopterus chilensis; authority: Molina, 1782. Typical size: 110-130cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
