Vulnerable 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. 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
