Andean Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus andinus
Also known as: Parina grande
The Andean Flamingo is a high-altitude species found in the Andean plateaus of South America, recognised by its pale pink plumage and yellow-tipped bill adapted for filter feeding in alkaline lakes.
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Andean Flamingos feed in shallow saline lakes and often form large, tightly grouped flocks at high elevations.Andean Flamingo Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Andean Flamingo
Weight 2.2 kg
Height 110 cm
Length 110 cm
Wingspan 140 cm
Top Speed 50 km/h
Social Structure: Gregarious
Activity Pattern: Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore (Filter feeder)
Migration: Nomadic
Population Trend: Decreasing
Main Threats:
- Mining activities
- Water diversion
- Tourism
Salar de Atacama (Chile)
Laguna Colorada (Bolivia)
Family: Phoenicopteridae
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
