American Flamingo
American Flamingo (<em>Phoenicopterus ruber</em>) is a species of Flamingos (<em>Phoenicopteridae</em>) in the order Flamingos.
Overview
American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a species of Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) in the order Flamingos. The brightest pink flamingo, with vivid scarlet-and-pink plumage; found in the Caribbean, Yucatan and Galapagos; filters shrimp and algae; nests in cone-shaped mud mounds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Phoenicopterus; binomial: Phoenicopterus ruber; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 120-140cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
